Laurel Board of Trade administrator Gail Reinhardt loses battle with cancer

In the short time Laurel Board of Trade administrator Gail Reinhardt was in the hospital battling cancer this month, some of her closest...

Graduation 2012: St. Vincent Pallotti High School

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St. Nicholas Church in Laurel changes weekend Mass schedule

In response to a recent parishioner survey taken by the Rev. John Kennealy, pastor or St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 8603 Contee Road, the...

United Methodist Church of Savage hosts annual Strawberry Festival

United Methodist Church of Savage, 9050 Baltimore St., will hold its annual Strawberry Festival...

Heavenly Handbells, JoyBells combine in concert at Laurel's Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

The Heavenly Handbells of Trinity Lutheran Church, North Bethesda, will join the JoyBells of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church for a combined...

Laurel Art Center opens for final liquidation

The Laurel Art Center, which closed in February after 35 years as a Main Street business, will reopen Memorial Day weekend for a final...

Laurel crime log: Attempted robbery at Capital One in Corridor Marketplace

Anne Arundel County Police report major crimes. Laurel police report felonies, arrests and property crimes. Prince George's County...

City posts online survey for Laurel residents

In an effort to improve how city news is distributed, Laurel city officials are using a short, online survey to get input from residents.

Laurel area sports notices

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Laurel area recreational notices

Greater United Laurel Soccer Club

Laurel sports notices

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Girls lacrosse: Pallotti outlasts Beth Tfiloh in 41-goal game

Pallotti coach Paul Billingsley said he had never seen anything like his team's 21-20 victory over host Beth Tfiloh Tuesday. It's the most...

'Ragtime' opens May 25 at Laurel Mill Playhouse

Learn about life in turn-of-the-century America and enjoy many musical styles at "Ragtime," opening Friday, May 25 at 8 p.m. at Laurel...

Works of Diane Ford on exhibit at Hollingsworth Gallery

Browse through the exhibit of works by featured naturalist artist Diane Ford, of Bethesda, Thursday, May 24, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., through June,...

Last weekend for 'Punk Rock Mom' at Laurel's Venus Theatre

"Punk Rock Mom," by Alyson Mead, continues tonight at 8 p.m.; Saturday, May 26 at 3 and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, May 27 at 3 p.m. at Venus...

Moss grows where the Moss People go

I lost my long-handled weeder, and since I was working with it on the day it went missing, I assume that it must have slipped out from its...

Hershey festival worth its weight in chocolate bars

Once again the Wine Festival in Hershey delivered a phenomenal experience during its 90-minute VIP tasting. For $95, attendees got to sample...

Laurel students are top dogs in annual Be Kind to Animals contest

Three Laurel-area students took home prizes in the 19th annual Be Kind to Animals poster contest, sponsored by the Prince George's County...

College News: Laurel residents earn degrees, honors

Jasmine Sims, of Laurel, received the Ulysse Desportes Award for Outstanding Achievement in studio art at the spring honors...

Registration continues at North Laurel's Emmanuel Methodist Preschool

Emmanuel Methodist Preschool, located near Route 29 and I-95 in Howard County, is registering for the 2012-13 school year that begins in the...

Scrapbooking fundraiser to benefit Tuition Stabilization Fund for St. Mary's School

An all day scrapbooking fundraiser will be held Saturday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Phelps Center, 701 Montgomery St. Proceeds...

St. Mary of the Mills School hosts its spring gala

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo as St. Mary of the Mills School hosts its annual Spring Gala Saturday, May 5, at 7 p.m. at Pallotti...

Planning Commission unanimously recommends approval of Laurel Gardens redevelopment

The Laurel Planning Commission on Tuesday, May 15 unanimously recommended approval of the Laurel Gardens redevelopment, a project that has...

Wine tasting at Corridor Fine Wine benefits KidsPeace national foster charity

Maryland Federation of Business and Professional Women's conference includes 'Equality Rally'

The Maryland Federation of Business and Professional Women will hold its annual conference May 18-20 at the Rockville Hilton Garden Inn,...

Laurel Mall officially closed May 1, but Burlington, post office remain open

The Laurel Mall, desolate for years and with empty stores outnumbering those with tenants, officially closed its doors May 1.

Tower Federal Credit Union employees team up for Christmas in April in Laurel

Tower Federal Credit Union employees teamed up with volunteers from the Gilbane Building Co. and other local organizations and...

West Laurel: Check out the offerings at Laurel Beltsville Senior Activity Center

The Laurel Beltsville Senior Activity Center is hosting a Newcomer's Coffee at the senior center's own Café Latte on June 1,...

Montpelier/South Laurel: Diane Sills coaches women's volleyball team to county championship

Coached by South Laurel resident Diane Sills, the Players Club Women's volleyball team won the 2012 Prince George's County...

Laurel receives Playful City USA award

The city of Laurel was awarded a 2012 Playful City USA award by the KaBoom organization, the...

Laurel city pools open for season Saturday, May 26

Opening day for Laurel's two city pools is Saturday, May 26, when pools are open from noon to 8 p.m.

Laurel city offices closed, trash schedules change for Memorial Day

Laurel city offices will be closed Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day.

Laurel 2-year-old remains in critical but stable condition after near-drowning in bathtub

A Laurel toddler who nearly drowned in a bathtub Thursday evening remains in critical but stable condition and appears to be regaining...

George Wallace shooting: The day a campaign, and chaos, came to Laurel

$500,000 in pot plants found in former Balto. police tech's Laurel home

A former Baltimore city police technician has been arrested after Howard County police said they found more than a half-million dollars in...

Laurel crime log: Glass door smashed at Bottom of the Bay

Laurel police report felonies, arrests and property crimes. Prince George's County police report violent crimes and property crimes....

Police release new photos of man being sought in robbery at Laurel PNC bank

Anne Arundel County Police released Tuesday new photos of a man they are looking for in connection with a May 3 robbery at the PNC bank on...

Letter: Laurel Senior Friendship Club thanks Laurel Boys and Girls Club for support of flea market

The Laurel Senior Friendship Club (LSFC) wishes to express our sincere thanks to the Laurel Boys and Girls Club for allowing us to use their...

Commentary: A blue hue surrounds Laurel Art Center's closing

If you were to paint the collective mood of those in the checkout line Saturday at the Laurel Art Center, the brush could have been dipped...

Letter: Story on college baseball player was flawed feel-good story

I am writing to address your week of April 12 front page story about Jimmy Brooks and "The Big Game." It should have been dubbed or named...

Letter: Laurel Art Center's owners thank customers for support

On behalf of my entire family, I would like to thank all those who attended the Laurel Art Center's liquidation sale last weekend. It is...

Letter: Why does Mike Miller control so much that affects Laurel

The following letter was sent to the District 21 state delegates: