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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...

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 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...

West Laurel native is NBC embed on Newt Gingrich's campaign trail

I was watching the Republican debate on television last week when I heard a familiar voice and saw a familiar face. It's kind of a weird...

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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"...

Former Prince George's Schools chief Hornsby's conviction partly reversed

Former Prince George's County schools chief Andre Hornsby could see his jail time reduced after a federal appeals court Wednesday reversed...

Woman, 77, killed in workplace accident at Laurel printing company

A 77-year-old woman was killed Jan. 25 in West Laurel in what police are describing as a workplace accident.

College News: Laurel students make dean's lists, graduate from college and receive fellowship

The following Laurel students were named to the dean's list for the fall semester at York College of Pennsylvania:

Reaching Hearts granted sewer and water rights by County Council

After being required to revisit the matter by a federal district court judge in December, thePrince George's CountyCouncil granted a...

County launches NotifyMe Prince George's alert system

Prince George's County residents can register to receive alerts and notifications during local emergencies through a new system offered by...

Former Laurel mayor Hardingham dies at 97

Harry Hardingham Jr., Laurel's mayor from 1954 to 1958 who also owned businesses in Laurel, died Jan. 22 at his daughter's home in...

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