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Maryland's Six Flags requires chaperones for young guests to boost safety
BOWIE, Md. (7News) — For all the thrill-seekers headed to Six Flags America this weekend in Bowie, Maryland, the amusement park is implementing a new chaperone policy for younger guests.
Safety is the reason for the change. All guests 15 and younger are now required to be accompanied by a chaperone who is at least 21 years old to go in or remain inside the park after 4 p.m.
The adult chaperone must present a government-issued photo I.D. at ticket entry. The company told 7News that “the safety of our guests and associates has always been our top priority”
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But Six Flags is not saying if a specific incident prompted the new rule. Each year, however, the county receives numerous complaints about unruly visitors, fights, and other issues, including theft. The most recent high-profile incident occurred in 2021 when a huge brawl broke out and several cars in the parking lot were destroyed.
Just months ago, the Prince George’s County Council passed emergency legislation allowing businesses to request police patrols and enforce juvenile curfew zones after several incidents of flash mob shoplifting and massive fights involving hundreds of teens infested the National Harbor.
With Prince George’s County looking to lure in more big companies and agencies like the FBI, council member Wala Blegay told 7News that crime is the priority.
“What we were seeing at National Harbor is that parents were dropping their kids off as young as 13-14 and just like droning off and then we saw flash mobs. We cannot afford that, Prince George’s County is a great place but sometimes when there is crime, there’s so much coverage on it that it overshadows all of the positive things we’re doing,” Blegay said.
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A single chaperone is only allowed to escort up to 10 young guests and they must accompany them throughout their entire stay and be available by phone.
This policy is not nationwide — Bowie is one of only three locations making the change. The other parks are in Atlanta and San Francisco.
“I spoke with Six Flags, I spoke with the management and they’ll never say it and thats ok, I’ll be the one to say it. We are going to be looking at bringing some companies here and what we don’t want is there to be some sort of flash mob that they find, that you are covering that somebody can forward the link and say there’s a problem in Prince George’s,” added Blegay.
Buzz Williams has brought the number of new players joining the Maryland Terrapins next season to eight.
The Terps have the nation’s No. 8 freshmen recruiting class, consisting of four players including five-star small forward Baba Oladotun. Now, they have just as many transfer portal additions.
Their latest acquisition is forward Maban Jabriel, who previously spent two years with Queens University of Charlotte, a member of the ASUN.
Jabriel announced his commitment to Maryland on his Instagram account:
During his sophomore campaign with the Royals, Jabriel played in all 35 games, mainly off the bench, and averaged 7.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.0 assists in 19.8 minutes.
Shooting is Jabriel’s greatest strength. At 6’9″, he has the size to win battles close to the basket, but the Waterloo, Ontario native can score from all over the court.
Jabriel shot 49.5% from the field, 43.2% from deep, and 77.4% at the free throw line last season. The Terps can certainly use the help after being the worst shooting team (40.7% overall) not just in the Big Ten, but across all the Power conferences.
The rest of Maryland’s transfer class looks like this:
- Tomislav Buljan – power forward who averaged 13.1 points, 10.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists for New Mexico last season.
- Robert Jennings II – power forward who averaged 5.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 0.3 assists for Oklahoma State in 2024-25 (injured most of last season).
- Bishop Boswell – combo guard who averaged 6.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.1 assists for Tennessee last season.
Put together, the Terps currently have the No. 4 incoming crop of players, according to 247 Sports. That figure was as high as No. 1 this offseason and could rise back up with additional moves.
Maryland is confirmed to be keeping at least three players from last season: Rakease Passmore, who redshirted due to injury, along with Andre Mills and George Turkson Jr.
Pharrel Payne also wishes to return but is waiting for his medical hardship waiver to be approved by the NCAA.
That leaves Buzz with three scholarship spots to fill – either with more transfers or the undecided members of last year’s team, Myles Rice and Guillermo Del Pino.
Players only have until this Tuesday, April 21 to enter the portal, so a decision for both Rice and Del Pino will be made soon.
Maryland On SI will continue to cover the Terps’ transfer portal transactions as they occur.
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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The Maryland Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 17, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from April 17 drawing
38-43-44-49-62, Mega Ball: 08
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 17 drawing
Midday: 2-2-6
Evening: 5-7-9
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 17 drawing
Midday: 6-8-3-7
Evening: 4-4-9-3
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 5 numbers from April 17 drawing
Midday: 0-3-7-6-8
Evening: 1-5-3-9-6
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 17 drawing
9 a.m.: 04
1 p.m.: 07
6 p.m.: 07
11 p.m.: 12
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Bonus Match 5 numbers from April 17 drawing
08-15-17-26-28, Bonus: 19
Check Bonus Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Keno
Drawings are held every four minutes. Check winning numbers here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Maryland Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes above $600, winners can claim by mail or in person from the Maryland Lottery office, an Expanded Cashing Authority Program location or cashiers’ windows at Maryland casinos. Prizes over $5,000 must be claimed in person.
Claiming by Mail
Sign your winning ticket and complete a claim form. Include a photocopy of a valid government-issued ID and a copy of a document that shows proof of your Social Security number or Federal Tax ID number. Mail these to:
Maryland Lottery Customer Resource Center
1800 Washington Boulevard
Suite 330
Baltimore, MD 21230
For prizes over $600, bring your signed ticket, a government-issued photo ID, and proof of your Social Security or Federal Tax ID number to Maryland Lottery headquarters, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, MD. Claims are by appointment only, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This location handles all prize amounts, including prizes over $5,000.
Winning Tickets Worth $25,000 or Less
Maryland Lottery headquarters and select Maryland casinos can redeem winning tickets valued up to $25,000. Note that casinos cannot cash prizes over $600 for non-resident and resident aliens (tax ID beginning with “9”). You must be at least 21 years of age to enter a Maryland casino. Locations include:
- Horseshoe Casino: 1525 Russell Street, Baltimore, MD
- MGM National Harbor: 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD
- Live! Casino: 7002 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD
- Ocean Downs Casino: 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin, MD
- Hollywood Casino: 1201 Chesapeake Overlook Parkway, Perryville, MD
- Rocky Gap Casino: 16701 Lakeview Road NE, Flintstone, MD
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Maryland Lottery.
When are the Maryland Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 11 p.m. ET Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. ET Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5 Midday: 12:27 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 12:28 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday.
- Pick 3, 4 and 5 Evening: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- Cash4Life: 9 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash Pop: 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. daily.
- Bonus Match 5: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- MultiMatch: 7:56 p.m. Monday and Thursday.
- Powerball Double Play: 11 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Maryland editor. You can send feedback using this form.
MARYLAND (WBFF) — Drivers who travel the Baltimore Beltway between I-70 and Stevenson Road should prepare for overnight lane closures starting Monday night, April 20, as crews begin work to restore the roadway shoulders.
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin removing and replacing pavement markings along sections of I-695 between I-70 and Stevenson Road as soon as 8 p.m. Monday night, April 20. The work is expected to be completed in early summer.
The pavement-marking work is part of the I-695 Transportation Systems Management and Operations project in Baltimore County. The project is intended to enable eventual part-time shoulder use during peak drive times and to facilitate final paving activities in that section of the job scheduled to start this summer.
Drivers can expect single-lane and double-lane closures, along with occasional triple-lane closures as needed, on the Beltway overnight between Sundays and Thursdays from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning. Drivers are urged to stay alert, avoid distractions and plan for extra travel time on both southbound and northbound I-695 between the I-70 interchange and Stevenson Road.
Contractor crews will use digital message boards, temporary traffic signs and barrels to direct motorists through the work zone. Drivers are urged to obey posted speed limits and remain alert while traveling through the area. You can dial #77 on their mobile devices for roadside assistance.
More information on major State Highway Administration projects, news and travel updates is available at roads.maryland.gov.
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