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A 32-year-old man, formerly of Laurel, pleaded guilty Aug. 4 to three counts of enticement to travel in interstate commerce for the purposes of prostitution.
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Hammond Middle School math teacher Stacie Marvin received a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching from the White House on Aug. 3.
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The Prince George’s County Health Department will turn away some patients seeking a second free COVID-19 test, saying patients are only guaranteed a second test under certain circumstances.
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Hosted by the Downtown Columbia Partnership and the Howard Hughes Corp., the Books in Bloom program brings together county residents and top authors from across the country.
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Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks is striking back against Gov. Larry Hogan’s assertion this week that county officials are attempting to suppress and disenfranchise the vote of Maryland’s minority residents, accusing the governor of mocking the residents of her county for their concerns about COVID-19 as they continue to be among the state’s most affected.
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Walkable Laurel, a proposed 73-unit, mixed-use apartment project in Laurel, cleared its first hurdle July 27 after its overlay concept plan was approved at Laurel’s Mayor and City Council meeting.
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The large signs out in front of Emmanuel Methodist Church on Scaggsville Road in Laurel are lifting spirits.
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We must speak out in behalf of our United States Postal Service. Our mail delivery workers and post office personnel are the “face of the company” and their dedication, courtesy and professionalism are exemplary.
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Giant Food, the Baltimore area’s largest grocer, plans to complete an expansion this month of its distribution warehouse, in part to supply products for home delivery.
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Beginning Saturday, the Howard County Library System will no longer fine residents for not returning materials on time.
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While the COVID-19 pandemic and government restrictions prevented venues from hosting outdoor events in the beginning of summer, many — though not all — are now hosting outdoor concerts and movies throughout Howard County and Laurel.
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Thanks to two emergency grants it received totaling more than $15,000, the Laurel Historical Society has been able to maintain its staff and operations. The money will plug holes in its operating fund created by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Maryland’s highest court has issued another ruling that limits the ability of police to cite marijuana as a reason to arrest and search people, saying officers may not arrest people based on the smell of marijuana alone.
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A Laurel teen was arrested after Anne Arundel County police said he stabbed a 16-year-old boy following an altercation at a tobacco shop.
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Elyse Pine and Deborah Dunn have bonded over their devotion to caring for young transgender patients at Chase Brexton Health Care. Over the last four months, they've thrown themselves into making sure those patients receive vital services amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Laurel swim clubs offer an assortment of fitness activities like water aerobics and yoga to bring its members back, while observing social distancing guidelines.
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Chantee Mack was a veteran public health worker, so she knew the coronavirus could kill
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Patapsco Heritage Greenway announced this week that the Patapsco Valley Heritage Area is expanding by approximately 12 square miles to encompass sites from the Carroll County line to the Baltimore city line.
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Featuring songs, commentary and acting, a video with supporters of Laurel Mill Playhouse will be aired during the Reston Community Players’ Community Theatre Thrives Telethon on July 17 and 18.
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The Knights of Columbus Patuxent Council #2203 once again sponsored its Community Awards, which recognize the efforts of community members to serve neighbors and educate young people.
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Prince George’s County schools will ask students to learn from home through at least February to protect the health of the community during the coronavirus pandemic.
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After an officer stopped to check on the business on Laurel Fort Meade Road around 2:40 a.m., a store employee said the gas station had been robbed about 20 minutes before, police said.
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Anne Arundel County police have issued a warning for Laurel residents to be vigilant of anyone who exhibits odd or aggressive behavior because of a spike in reports of indecent exposure along the 198 corridor which are believed to be related to an influx of PCP use in the area.
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Researchers are finding that even for Black people in higher income and educational brackets, simply the stress of navigating a discriminatory world — where doctors don’t take your symptoms as seriously, or seeing a police car on your street can be frightening rather than reassuring — takes a toll on health.
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A 33-year-old Laurel woman has been federally charged with bank fraud, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft and unlawful possession of stolen mail, according to a U.S. Attorney’s Office news release.
