Community Corner

5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 29: Council Race, Development, Slots and More

Mini-bites of news to start your morning.

1. Breast Exams

. Let Patch know if you know of some events going on in College Park to celebrate the cause, or if you'd like to recommend a place for a free breast exam. Email Shannon.Hoffman@Patch.com or leave a comment below.

2. Slots in P.G. County

Find out what's happening in College Parkwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

While talks have intensified to bring slots to Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, County Councilman  in Prince George's County.

3. Council Race

Find out what's happening in College Parkwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Have you seen whom are (and are not) ? Also check out the district map, which shows the new boundaries of the voting district.

4. Development

The city has a new economic development coordinator. Patch sat down and talked with him about his background and how it translates into his position here. We also asked him for his opinion of the high-rise retail space, and the ability of College Park to be a top college town. Check back later today for the first part of the two-part question-and-answer series.

5. Weather

There's a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m., with the chance of precipitation at 40 percent. Expect a high near 77 degrees and a low around 58 degrees.


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