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Make resolutions small, specific for best results
The key to keeping New Year’s resolutions is to make them small and specific, College Park experts say. Big, broad resolutions such as exercising more, learning to cook or saving money are difficult to keep because they are vague, according to University of Maryland (UMD) assistant psychology professor Nathan Cheek. “The sustainable way to pursue…
Grad students struggle with high rents
The living room wasn’t meant to be a bedroom, but it’s the only…
More than 40 Laurel vehicles were broken into Dec. 20-21
Dozens of residents in the Laurel area discovered the morning of Dec. 21…
Retiree’s passion is on track
“The biggest problem I had when I retired was not having anything to…
Secret Service plans new facility on forested land in Laurel
The U.S. Secret Service is proposing to build what it refers to as…
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College Park
Parkdale stabbing ends with arrest of teenager
A teenager is facing a charge of attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed a 14-year-old student inside Parkdale High School on Thursday morning, according to Prince George’s County police. A police spokesperson said the 14-year-old is in critical, but stable, condition after being stabbed at the Riverdale school. The student who was injured was taken…
Hyattsville
John Wissinger turns earth into earthenware and more
John Wissinger was unsure about his career path when he enrolled at Grand Canyon College (now Grand Canyon University) as a freshman, but he knew it would be something creative. He took a variety of art classes, including painting and jewelry making, but the one that stuck was pottery. It was the beginning of a…
The Laurel Independent
Laurel city leaders observe Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day
City of Laurel officials gathered Dec. 19 with community members and nonprofit leaders to observe Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day, an annual day of remembrance and advocacy honoring people who died while experiencing homelessness. “Each name, each life mattered. These were our neighbors, our family members, our friends — people with stories, dreams and dignity,” said…
