Laurel Leader

After spending some time in Footage Society: Sneaker Boutique in Laurel, you will never look at sneakers quite the same way again.

The Green Machine produced a 45rpm single record of two original songs that sold about 1,500 copies. Feeling pretty successful, the drummer wrote a letter to Ed Sullivan about the band and sent him a copy of the record. Sullivan responded and asked the band to appear on “The Ed Sullivan Show” in New York.

Del. Geraldine Valentino-Smith has announced that application information for college students’ Delegate Scholarships is now available. To apply for Valentino-Smith’s scholarship, applicants must be residents of District 23A, have a 2020 FASA application, a 2.60 grade-point average, and a profile created with Maryland Higher Education.

Mary Anna Rice, an Old Town resident since 1965, celebrated her 89th birthday on Feb. 6.

Pallotti beats McDonogh for third time this season

Two correctional officers, six inmates and seven outsiders associated with a state prison in Jessup have been federally indicted on racketeering and drug conspiracy charges.

By Alex Mann

Feb 12, 2020

For Laurel Cats President Helen Woods, improving the lives of all cats in Laurel is a constant labor of love, whether it’s by partnering with Laurel Petco and the Last Chance Animal Rescue to foster and adopt out homeless cats or trapping feral ones at 4 a.m. for neutering.

Gov. Larry Hogan has appointed a former high-ranking anti-corruption prosecutor to the Maryland Racing Commission, filling a vacant seat on a body that has been under scrutiny in recent months.

By Luke Broadwater

Feb 10, 2020

Laurel Park cancelled Races 5 through 8 Friday afternoon due to high winds with gusts reaching 40 mph.

On Feb. 16, Voices From the Past presents a tribute to Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint Georges. He soon became known as the Black Mozart for his compositions and performances.

A 54-year-old Silver Spring woman died late Wednesday night after she walked out onto Bauer Lane in Laurel “for unknown reasons” and was struck by a car, according to Maryland State Police.

As the city of Laurel embarks on a year-long celebration of its sesquicentennial anniversary, the Laurel Museum’s 2020 exhibit — “Unpacking Laurel’s Past: 150 Years on Display” — invites residents to discover their personal connections to Laurel’s past, present and future.

Crews from the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services responded to the scene at 8700 Hummingbird Court in Laurel around 8 a.m. Tuesday.

Maryland lawmakers have introduced legislation to authorize up to $375 million in debt to rebuild the state’s two largest racetracks and keep the storied Preakness horse race in Baltimore.

By Luke Broadwater

Feb 3, 2020

This weekend provides the first opportunity to view the Laurel Historical Society’s exhibit in celebration of the city’s 150th anniversary.

Anne Arundel County police charged a Laurel man Wednesday with drug and handgun related offenses after police said they discovered 1,119 grams of marijuana, a digital scale, $780, two handguns and ammo.

An Anne Arundel County judge earlier this month sentenced a Jessup man to 13 years in prison for negligent manslaughter after his drunk driving led to a head-on collision in March, which killed the passenger of the oncoming vehicle.

By Alex Mann

Jan 30, 2020

From its office on C Street, the staff of Quatrefoil Associates in Laurel brings history to life, learns about art, explores the deep seas and creates hands-on activities for all ages to enjoy.

Drop-in exercise at the North Laurel Community Center is one way to get moving — perfect for helping you in your weight loss and healthy lifestyle goals.

Howard County police arrested nine men in Jessup on Monday and charged them with solicitation of prostitution and disorderly conduct, the department announced Wednesday.

The Maryland Historical Trust Board recognized the Laurel History Boys, a nonprofit, with the 2020 Maryland Preservation Excellence in Community Engagement award on Jan. 23.

Maryland corrections officials plan to convert a Jessup facility into a center dedicated to preparing inmates to return home, but advocates say incarcerated women still won’t have the same access to services as men.

By Alison Knezevich

Jan 28, 2020

A Laurel man was arrested early Friday morning after Maryland Department of Transportation Authority Police found a handgun and 74 grams of marijuana, about 7 times the legal limit.

By Donovan Conaway

Jan 24, 2020

“Chronicles of the African American Journey through Fiber Arts,” on exhibit at the Montpelier Arts Center through March 1, includes quilts, felt, sewing and beading.

Laurel police have released photos of the alleged suspect and vehicle used in an incident where a man intentionally ran over 10 seagulls in a shopping center parking lot earlier this month.

By Phil Davis

Jan 23, 2020

The disappearance of Laurel resident Patrick Clifford is a mystery that 40 years later his family still is trying to solve.

The Maryland Attorney General’s Office announced a settlement Wednesday with a dental practice in Laurel that faced allegations of overbilling its patients and not providing accurate information about expected charges of services.

Laurel for the Patuxent, formerly Laurel Friends of the River Patuxent, a network of neighbors working together to protect and enhance the local environment, is looking for 150 sites to plant trees.