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Week in Review: Family Saved in Fire and Holiday News

Patch Editor Josh Flynn says his goodbyes.

Sunday: An FBI was released that authorities said showed former Prince George’s County executive Jack Johnson accepting a bribe. We referred you to a story about a Bowie family being rescued from a harrowing fire.  

Monday: began the work week by examining the business side of Cyber Monday and then providing some special deals . Meanwhile, explained how the Bulldogs at Bowie State are garnering national attention in basketball because their season is off to a . We also referred you to an article about a great program that trains young entrepreneurs.

Tuesday: In the Patch Poll, we asked if you for the Redskins, the Ravens or another football team. The Redskins didn’t win the poll. How shocking. In Bites Nearby, we suggested some hot . hooked you up with some holiday from the police. We asked your help in finding the owner of a stray . Meanwhile, no Mickey for Prince George’s County. reported that Disney is backing out of a to build a hotel at National Harbor. told us that the county school system has received a $250,000 to train vice principals.

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Wednesday: Hump day loomed large in the history of Bowie Patch this week. Founding editor , leaving for a new job, said . May everything you do turn out well, Josh. On his way out the door, Josh provided some on enjoying the holidays without breaking the bank. With Bowie resident Marcus Canty doing well on the X Factor, we asked you in our Patch if you thought he would win the show’s singing competition. The photo of the day was of the on Belair Drive.

Thursday: This day loomed large for , as I stepped into the role of guest editor in an attempt to fill the shoes of Josh Flynn. We asked in the Patch Poll what to see on Bowie Patch. We checked out the on gas. reported on how Prince George’s County sheriffs will be using to comfort distraught children. told us of some to buy live Christmas trees. Capital News Service reported on an interfaith coalition being formed to same-sex marriages, which drew a slew of comments from you. The photo of the day was of at Allen Pond Park.

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Friday: In the Patch Poll, we how Bowie should pay to protect the Bay. In , it was reported how a Prince George’s County fugitive was arrested in North Carolina. The provided suggestions on things to do. named some steakhouses to visit. The photo of the day was of .

Saturday: We rounded out the week by telling you where you can buy in Bowie. We also named some organizations that are seeking .

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