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Laurel Relay for Life is a walk through the night

By Dan Singer — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:00:00 EDT

Nancy Becraft has a T-shirt from each year Laurel has held a Relay for Life, and has witnessed the growth of the event since the first relay in 1999.

Big crowd as Main Street Festival dodges downpour

By Melanie Dzwonchyk, mdzwonchyk@patuxent.com — Mon, 13 May 2013 07:15:00 EDT

In a day of fast-moving thunderstorms and threats of rain, Saturday's 31st Main Street Festival kicked off at 9 a.m. and kept going all day, dodging sprinkles but refusing to be rained out.

Laurel Board of Trade gears up for Saturday's Main Street Festival

By Dan Singer — Fri, 10 May 2013 06:45:00 EDT

Laurel has undergone many changes since the 1980s, but one thing has remained consistent over the years: the Laurel Board of Trade's annual Main Street Festival.

Referendum petition drive targets Prince George's schools takeover bill

By Sara Toth, stoth@tribune.com — Tue, 7 May 2013 09:52:00 EDT

A signature-collecting petition drive has started in Prince George's County to try to force County Executive Rushern Baker III's impending school takeover to a 2014 referendum.

Laurel seniors can dine and dance at Spring Fling

By Melanie Dzwonchyk, mdzwonchyk@patuxent.com — Fri, 3 May 2013 16:53:00 EDT

The city's Division of Senior Services is hosting an evening of dinner and dancing, with live music, on Saturday, May 18 at Partnership Hall, 811 Fifth St.

Tau Delta Zeta Laurel chapter celebrates 10th anniversary

Fri, 3 May 2013 16:24:00 EDT

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. — Tau Delta Zeta Chapter celebrated 10 years of service in Northern Prince George's County at a gala April 20 at Martin's Crosswinds in Greenbelt. Chartered on April 10, 2003 in Laurel, the chapter began with 11 business women and now boasts nearly 60 members.

Patuxent Art League classes feature Frederick Schuler Briggs

Fri, 3 May 2013 13:46:00 EDT

The Patuxent Art League holds monthly classes for all levels of experience, taught by Frederick Schuler Briggs, of the Schuler School of Fine Arts, in Baltimore.

Beth Evans left her mark on programs in West Laurel and beyond [West Laurel]

By Chris Folks, CBFolksWL@aol.com 301-490-0797 — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:18:00 EDT

West Laurel has lost one of its best. Beth Evans passed away on April 9, 2013 at her home. She was a longtime resident, community leader and volunteer who was truly a passionate advocate for West Laurel programs and a champion of West Laurel senior citizens. As a West Laurel Civic Association volunteer, she convinced Prince George's County that we should not have to travel 45 minutes to the dump and scheduled an annual Dumpster Day. Beth was instrumental in the reinvigoration of the Neighborhood Watch and our community policing efforts. Under her leadership, West Laurel hosted numerous speakers and special events. She helped coordinate the Prince George's County Police monthly Coffee for Seniors at the Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center. According to Cpl. Beasock, her efforts have made West Laurel a much safer community. Beth loved to talk and be a good neighbor to all. She will be greatly missed.

Laurel Side by Side holds inaugural bike ride

By Sara Toth, stoth@patuxent.com — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:14:00 EDT

Side by Side of Laurel a faith-based nonprofit involved in Prince George's County elementary public schools, is holding its first Side by Side Ride on Saturday, April 27.

Assembly approves shake-up of Prince George's schools

By Michael Dresser , The Baltimore Sun — Sat, 6 Apr 2013 19:08:00 EDT

Measure will let county executive hire system's chief

The House of Delegates gave final approval Saturday to legislation that will give the Prince George's County executive an unprecedented level of authority over the county's troubled school system.