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Prince George's Headlines: Plane Crashes Near Laurel, Safeway in UTC, Bamboo Overload

The news that you can't miss for the week of July 15, 2013.

Water Crisis Averted
After WSSC announced Monday that up to 200,000 residents could lose their water service for days -- during the summer's first major heatwave -- they quickly found a solution that allowed residents to continue to use their water with restrictions. 

Small Plane Crashes in Maryland City, Pilot Injured 
Although it wasn't in Prince George's, a small plane crashed into a trailer home in Maryland City just outside of Laurel. 

Prosecutors: Woman Stole from, Punched Elderly Tenant 
The Upper Marlboro woman faces theft and assault charges. 

9-year-old Boy Hit by Car Sunday Dies 
The deceased has been identified as 9-year-old Jahbari Jawon Howe of Bowie. 

Hyattsville Man Gets 115-Years for Stalking Ex-wife, her Kids 
Victim: He sent me an email ... 'Written as if he has already killed me.' 

Dropped Wallet Led Police to Robbery Suspects 
Drivers license, social security card, receipts put suspects at scene of crime, police said. 

Grocery Store Could Finally Come to University Town Center 
Developer proposes 66,000-square-foot grocery and retail complex to front East-West Highway 

iYoggie Features Decadent Desserts and Colorful Bubble Tea 
New fro-yo shop opened in College Park Marketplace in May. 

$100K in Cafritz Legal Fees Gives Council Sticker Shock 
The council demanded more details on projected legal fees associated with Cafritz appeals. 

Bamboo Bombards Rt. 1 in University Park 
Running bamboo blocks part of the sidewalk on Rt.1 in University Park. 


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