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Diaries of 19th-century mill superintendent help tell Laurel's history

Reports of wage cuts, social clubs, equipment and dam problems, temperance meetings and more are part of the historical events Laurel Mill...

Applications available for Absalom Jones scholarships at St. Philip's Episcopal Church in Laurel

St. Philip's Episcopal Church in Laurel is accepting applications for two scholarships honoring Absalom Jones, the first African American...

Rabbi Arthur Green speaks on Jewish thought and spirituality at Oseh Shalom

Rabbi Arthur Green, an authority on Jewish thought and spirituality, will speak Sunday, Feb. 12 at 10 a.m. at Oseh Shalom congregation, 7515...

Laurel Mill Playhouse opens auditions for 'Brides of March'

Laurel Mill Playhouse, 508 Main St., will hold auditions to cast seven men and eight women for its upcoming production of John Chapman's...

Old Town Laurel: Former mayor, crossing guard and letter carrier leave lasting impacts on community

Old Town bid farewell to a number of longtime residents and friends over the past few weeks.

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Pallotti Prep offers commemorative bricks for redesigned courtyard

Pallotti Prep High School's redesigned courtyard, named Panther Courtyard, is the home of commemorative bricks that can be purchased and...

Images and items from Laurel's past, showcased online

The process has involved library research and community outreach, making connections with people online and on the streets of Laurel.

Laurel native Moses Haughton to appear on new season of "The Voice"

As the second season of NBC's talent competition "The Voice" gets underway this week, Laurel residents may see a familiar face.

Laurel Police to host domestic violence forum

Laurel Police and city officials are joining forces with local agencies and advocacy groups to hold a domestic violence open forum on...

County Council member Lehman, Del. Frush pushing for disposable bag fee in Prince George's

Laurel's County Council member Mary Lehman and state Del. Barbara Frush are pushing for a law that would requirePrince George's...

Del. Valentino-Smith introduces bill to make school board financial records more transparent

Laurel Del. Geraldine Valentino-Smith announced this week that she has introduced legislation to make the Prince George's County school...

Papanikolas, of Laurel, elected chair of county's Republican Central Committee

Jason Papanikolas, a Laurel resident who ran for state delegate in 2010, was elected this month as chair of the Republican Central Committee...

Laurel City Council member Leszcz to head Patuxent River Commission

Laurel City Council member Michael Leszcz was elected chair of the...

Maryland schools test evaluating teachers on student performance

Maryland schools are moving closer to overhauling the way that they evaluate teachers, putting more emphasis on student performance and test...

County Executive Baker discusses budget priorities, challenges at Laurel hearing

Facing a projected $126 million deficit, Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker said he will have to "make some tough choices"...

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Beginning Nov. 24 the Laurel Leader will publish a list of local nonprofits and each group's "wish list" of items needed to serve our community throughout the holidays and beyond. Fill out our Share Your Blessings form today.