The Laurel Independent

11/08/2024

"An afterschool program providing a safe and supportive home-like environment for pr***en and teenage girls? A one-to-one mentor match? Tutoring support, enrichment field trips and a whole lot of fun activities and celebrations? And all of this, right here in Laurel?"
Learn more from coverage by Jessie Newburn Writer https://streetcarsuburbs.news/bernadettes-house-helps-girls-blossom-and-soar/

11/06/2024

Have you ever wanted to learn more about the area's mantids? Columnist Rick Borchelt has you covered: https://streetcarsuburbs.news/rewilding-route-1-let-us-prey-marylands-mantids/

11/05/2024

As Election Day gets underway, you can follow the Maryland results right on our website:
https://streetcarsuburbs.news/november-2024-election-results/

11/05/2024

It's election day! Before you head to the polls, review the questions and candidates you will see on your ballot.
https://streetcarsuburbs.news/get-ready-for-the-november-election/

11/04/2024

"The Laurel Historical Society’s (LHS) popular walking tours are back this fall with new stops and new information to share.

“History happens every day, and the Laurel Historical Society works hard to capture, preserve and share as much of the full story as it can,” Abby Carver, education and outreach coordinator for the society, wrote in an email."
Discover what the LHS has to offer in their walking tours right here: https://streetcarsuburbs.news/historical-society-launches-updated-revised-main-street-laurel-tours/

11/03/2024

Every day, our newsroom seeks to bring the local news you care about right to your home. But we can’t do this work without you.

We are kicking off this year’s campaign here at The Laurel Independent! With your help, we can raise important funding to keep our independent newsroom strong.

Through Dec. 31st, NewsMatch will match your new monthly donation 12x (or double your one-time donation), up to $1,000.

Donate right here: https://streetcarsuburbs.news/donate/
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11/01/2024

Thanks to all who participated in our survey last month! Our Executive Director has written an article outlining some of the insights we have already gathered and how we look to use your feedback moving forward.
https://streetcarsuburbs.news/from-the-executive-director-you-spoke-up-we-are-listening/

10/30/2024

"Colorful images of candles, the planets and the sun hang in the windows of St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church on Main Street. Created by children attending the church’s summer camp, these images are temporary substitutes for the church’s beloved stained glass windows, which are undergoing some much-needed repair. The 10 windows date back to 1886."
Learn more about these local repair efforts right here: https://streetcarsuburbs.news/stained-glass-windows-ready-to-shine/

10/29/2024

"A new Prince George’s County middle school in Landover Hills is a net-zero energy building."
Learn more about this PGCPS achievement right here: https://streetcarsuburbs.news/pgcps-showcases-energy-efficient-new-middle-school/

10/28/2024

"But the deeper I dug, the more sense it made. Driskell wasn’t only a brilliant artist, curator and educator, he was also a passionate gardener. Gloria Felix-Thompson, president of Hyattsville’s Preservation Association, fondly remembers talking to him about gardening, and about flowers in particular."
Learn more about the gardening side of local artist David Driskell: https://streetcarsuburbs.news/life-times-locavore-david-driskell-shades-of-greens/

10/24/2024

Join Laurel Parks & Recreation for their Harvest Moon Hayride on Fri, Nov 1, 2024 🍂

There will be a bonfire along with snacks, drinks, and entertainment at Riverfront Park for everyone to enjoy.

Cost is $4 if you pre-register at the DiPietro Center or the Laurel Armory or $5 on-site.

10/21/2024

In September, the Craig A. Moe Multiservice Center celebrated its grand opening:
"The center’s day program offers a number of services for free, including bathrooms (with showers) and a laundry room. The center also provides free clothing, hot evening meals and an onsite barber and hairstylist."
Read more here: https://streetcarsuburbs.news/city-celebrates-multiservice-center-opening/

10/04/2024

"Winning an Olympic medal is a life-changing event, but on a somewhat smaller scale, so is winning a high school state championship. Just ask members of the 1987 Laurel High School football team."
These local athletes returned for a reunion. Learn more about the event here: https://streetcarsuburbs.news/laurel-state-champs-reunite/

10/02/2024

Have you ever learned about the relationship between the international wine industry and our local native grapes? Columnist Rick Borchelt has the story here:
https://streetcarsuburbs.news/rewilding-route-1-grape-expectations-in-maryland/

09/30/2024

"The University of Maryland and UNION Craft Brewing teamed up to release Testudo Premium Lager, the official craft beer of the Maryland Terrapins, marking the official launch at an event at the Baltimore brewery in August."
A new local craft beer is launching! Read more: https://streetcarsuburbs.news/brewery-umd-partner-to-launch-beer-brand/

09/28/2024

Have you had the opportunity to participate in our audience survey? Help us improve local news!

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09/27/2024

"Flowers tell us what time it is. When you walk by the same patch of ground month after month, and one day see a new bloom, it makes a mark in your primeval calendar."
Columnist Jimmy Rogers explores bloom time for flowers and how gardeners can plan their gardens with this information. Read more here: https://streetcarsuburbs.news/native-gardening-with-jimmy-designing-for-endless-blooms/

09/26/2024

The City of Laurel Department of Parks & Recreation offers many different men's, women's, and coed Adult Leagues throughout the year so grab your friends and family and register today!

Co****le (COED) - Registration Deadline: 9/27/2024
Futsal (COED) - Registration Deadline: 10/11/2024

For more information, call Susie Hehir-Keys (League Commissioner) 301-725-7800 x2350 or check out our website: www.cityoflaurel.org/parks