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'High-speed' laundromat to open on Gorman Avenue

'High-speed' laundromat to open on Gorman Avenue

Construction on a modern, high-tech laundromat that will replace a vacant 7-Eleven on Gorman Avenue could begin as early as next week.

 

Prince George's releases rain tax plans

The long-awaited proposed details on how Prince George's County officials plan to implement the Watershed Protection and Restoration Program, better known as the rain tax, were...

Laurel's Bike Parade [Pictures]

Laurel has its annual bike decorating contest, parade and ice cream social hosted by Department of Parks and Recreation and Laurel Police Department.

 

Tornado confirmed near Laurel Thursday

The National Weather Service said a confirmed tonado was reported near Laurel around 4:06 p.m. today, and the weather watchdog agency issued a severe thunderstorm warning, and a...

 

Laurel: Then and Now [Interactive Blog]

'Laurel: Then and Now' is a blog by the Laurel Leader staff that will focus on a city establishment or institution and how it has changed over the years. Each...

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New Life Christian Center's Good Friday celebration [Pictures] » New Life Christian Center's Good Friday... 8 oldest businesses in Laurel [Pictures] » 8 oldest businesses in Laurel [Pictures] Eisenhower Middle School Fitness Event [Pictures] » Eisenhower Middle School Fitness Event... Fun Day at Discovery Community Park in Laurel [Pictures] » Fun Day at Discovery Community Park in Laurel... 101-year-old Mr. Nutter [Video] » 101-year-old Mr. Nutter [Video] John Nutter, 101, and his daughter Betty [Pictures] » John Nutter, 101, and his daughter Betty... Easter Egg Hunt at North Laurel Community Center [Pictures] » Easter Egg Hunt at North Laurel Community... 9 great places to eat in Laurel [Pictures] » 9 great places to eat in Laurel [Pictures] Curling for a championship [Video] » Curling for a championship [Video] Eggstravaganza at Granville Gude Park [Pictures] » Eggstravaganza at Granville Gude Park... 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Laurel vs. Wise boys basketball [Pictures] » Laurel vs. Wise boys basketball [Pictures] Fred Frederick Chrysler [Pictures] » Fred Frederick Chrysler [Pictures] VIDEO Laurel Ravens fans ready for Super Bowl » VIDEO Laurel Ravens fans ready for Super Bowl Carolyn, 11-year-old author [Pictures] » Carolyn, 11-year-old author [Pictures] Celebrating The Inauguration In Laurel [Pictures] » Celebrating The Inauguration In Laurel... Seton Keough vs. Pallotti girls basketball [Pictures] » Seton Keough vs. Pallotti girls basketball... VIDEO Loose horse on US Route 1 » VIDEO Loose horse on US Route 1 Boys' Latin vs. Pallotti boys basketball [Pictures] » Boys' Latin vs. Pallotti boys basketball... <i>Laurel Leader</i>'s Best Pictures of the Year » Laurel Leader 's Best Pictures of the Year Laurel's Annual Holiday Decorating Contest [Pictures] » Laurel's Annual Holiday Decorating Contest... Breakfast with Santa [Pictures] » Breakfast with Santa [Pictures] Lions Club Christmas tree sale [Pictures] » Lions Club Christmas tree sale [Pictures] Roland Park vs. Pallotti girls basketball [Pictures] » Roland Park vs. Pallotti girls basketball... Holiday lights in North Laurel [Pictures] » Holiday lights in North Laurel [Pictures] Laurel Mall demolition, Dec. 2012 [Pictures] » Laurel Mall demolition, Dec. 2012 [Pictures] VIDEO 55,000 LED Christmas lights illuminate N. Laurel home » VIDEO 55,000 LED Christmas lights... Laurel Speedway in the 1920s [Pictures] » Laurel Speedway in the 1920s [Pictures] Demolition of Laurel Mall [Pictures] » Demolition of Laurel Mall [Pictures] Preparing the city for winter [Pictures] » Preparing the city for winter [Pictures] Veterans Day in Laurel [Pictures] » Veterans Day in Laurel [Pictures]

News

NicKayla returns to Laurel for show with 'friends'

It's about an hour before showtime, and 16-year-old NicKayla Tucker, of Laurel, is obviously enjoying the last-minute preparations for her...

Staff members at Bond Mill Elementary retire [West Laurel]

Summer is officially upon us though we have had a wet and rainy start. The West Laurel Swim Club is open for business....

Officials believe new Savage fire station will improve response times

The opening of a $10.2 million fire station located off Route 1 near the Route 32 interchange in Savage should result in faster response...

Sibling rivalry roars at Venus Theatre's 'Grieving for Genevieve'

If you thought your family was dysfunctional, wait until you meet the Pecks in Venus Theatre's new production, "Grieving for Genevieve."

Laurel-based Tower FCU wins Trailblazer marketing award

Tower Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Laurel, received the Trailblazer Award for Excellence in Marketing and Communication for Best...

Police report armed robbery of couple in Russett

A couple who told police they were waiting to see someone about renting an apartment in Russett were robbed by three men Thursday, and one...

Summer fishing season starts at Cash Lake

Grab your fishing rod and take advantage of summer fishing at Cash Lake this weekend.

City to host summer series of outdoor movies, concerts [Old Town Laurel]

The city of Laurel is hosting a series of movies and concerts during the summer on Fridays at

Sports

Laurel Leader male Athlete of Year made impact in three sports

Jarvis McClam went through a ton of changes during his high school career.

Laurel Leader Athlete of the Year a true leader

Pallotti senior Carissa Hill looks forward to attempting something few elite athletes accomplish: playing two sports in college. Hill will...

Laurel freshman wrestler has high expectations

At age 15, Laurel's Mansur Abdul-Malik is one of the top high school wrestlers in the state of Maryland, and he's just getting started....

Youth soccer results from Greater Laurel United, Maryland City

Maryland City

Laurel softball, Pallotti baseball and lacrosse fall in playoffs

After going from four to 12 to 15 wins over the last three years, Pallotti's boys lacrosse team appears more than ready to make an even...

Entertainment

Meet artists at Montpelier Arts Center reception

Attend a reception for exhibiting artists, Friday, June 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Road.

Laurel Mill Playhouse's 'Hair' is a '60s trip

As the planets align over the little theater on Main Street, hippies of all ages can celebrate Laurel Mill Playhouse's trippy rendition of...

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

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

Fly a kite, stroll the grounds Saturday at Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Teas and the Arts

While Montpelier Mansion programs have been moved offsite during restoration at the historic house museum this year, one annual event will...

Reenactment returns Civil War to Laurel

Nowadays, Main Street in Laurel may seem quaint.

Education

After 25 years, Leibson leaves her Bond Mill 'family'

For a quarter of a century Sandee Leibson has been a fixture at Bond Mill Elementary School, first as a substitute teacher and then as...

Class of 2013 graduates from Laurel High School

 

Crawley retained until new Prince George's schools leader named

Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker, III announced Wednesday that Alvin Crawley is staying on as interim superintendent of Prince...

Class of 2013 graduates from St. Vincent Pallotti High

Valedictorian: Alexis Thompson

Referendum petition drive targets Prince George's schools takeover bill

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

Business

Hope House opens 'new chapter' on Laurel's Main Street

On a sunny afternoon last week, a family could be seen walking inside Hope House Laurel, while two groups of people of varying ages sat in...

Laurel Farmers Market quietly opens for the growing season

The Laurel Board of Trade's Farmers Market opened for the season June 6 in the empty lot next to BB&T Bank on Main Street.

Two more fires added to Laurel arson investigations

Two fires in Laurel last week — at a playground and a closed Route 1 restaurant — are being investigated as arson and county...

Vote today to name Laurel car wash best in nation

A Laurel car wash is in the running to be named best car wash/detail shop in the country, and its owner has already won a trip to Las Vegas.

Maryland City publisher launches first book, 'My Call'

A Maryland City man has published an adult fiction book that he is promoting himself and is now on the shelves of public libraries in Anne...

Community

St. Nicholas Church hosts community yard sale

Rental space is available for St. Nicholas Church's community yard sale, Sat., June 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine, at 8603 Contee...

Hawaiian dancers highlight community picnic theme [Russett]

On June 8, the Russett Community Association held its annual community picnic.

Annual bike decorating contest, parade Friday on Montgomery Street

Bring your elementary school aged kids for some old-fashioned fun, Friday, June 14 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Laurel Armory/Anderson...

Laurel, then and now: The Municipal Pool [Interactive]

Laurel, then and now: The Municipal Pool

Make your voice heard as the county considers comprehensive rezoning [North/Laurel/Savage]

The North Laurel Civic Association will not meet in June, so why not take the time to follow all the plans the county has with the...

Crime

West Laurel man indicted in murder of wife, step-daughter

A West Laurel man who reportedly admitted to killing his wife and step-daughter and attempting to shoot his 15-year-old son inside their...

Capital One Bank in Corridor Marketplace robbed Monday

Anne Arundel County Police released photos of a man they are looking for after the Capital One Bank in Corridor Marketplace was robbed...

Armed carjacking reported Wednesday at Corridor Marketplace

Police are searching for two men after an armed carjacking in the parking lot of Corridor Marketplace Wednesday afternoon.

Howard police arrest 18 in North Laurel prostitution sting

Howard County Police arrested and charged 18 men with soliciting prostitution Wednesday after conducting its second prostitution sting of...

Investigation continues in Laurel playground fires

While several arson incidents that occurred at Laurel community parks in March remain unsolved, city officials and fire investigators say...

Opinion

Words, not objects, are vessels for our memories [Commentary]

Cleaning out the house that my parents called their own for 57 years is, initially, an exercise in futility and heartbreak. You walk...

Volunteers helped bring soccer to Laurel's youth [Letter]

The Greater Laurel United Soccer Club's (GLUSC) spring season ended on June 9; 346 boys and girls ages 3-18 took part in the program. All of...

Collective efforts of teachers led to 'well-rounded education' [Letter]

Spring has come, warm weather is final here. That can only mean one thing: Graduation season is upon us. This year my daughter Divina St....

Route 197 bus stop is dangerous place that needs repair [Letter]

The bus stop on south bound Route 197 near the intersection of Muirkirk Road needs to be replaced. The original stop shelter was erected...

U.S. should show support at Nutrition for Growth pledging meeting [Letter]

Wise parental support and an effective education delivery system will result in excellent report cards, well prepared high school...

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