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Laurel

Laurel AA group seeks new home after fire

Members of the Laurel Alcoholics Anonymous community could soon have a new centralized place to attend 12-step meetings — an effort that began after a building used by the recovery community burned down late last year. Laurel Recovery, the city’s oldest continuous 12-step group since its founding 55 years ago, had been holding 20 AA…

By Joe Murchison

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College Park

Candidates line up for county council election

By SHARON O’MALLEY Three candidates are running for the District 1 Prince George’s County Council seat left open by four-term Councilmember Tom Dernoga, including Dernoga’s chief of staff and a former Laurel City Councilmember who was convicted of misdemeanor assault in 2014. Primary Election Day is June 23. District 1 covers North College Park, Laurel…

Hyattsville

Science of the City: Challenges and Controversies of Asphalt Art

Across the nation, cities, including Hyattsville and Mount Rainier, have embraced artworks painted directly on streets as a technique to calm traffic and beautify communities. In our February “Science of the City” article, we described the extensive Bloomsburg Foundation research project indicating that asphalt art can significantly reduce pedestrian deaths and injuries. This piece examines…

The Laurel Independent

New grant breathes life into Laurel food pantries

A $70,000 food grant is helping three Laurel food pantries replenish supplies and purchase new equipment in the fight against food insecurity. Prince George’s County Councilman Tom Dernoga (District 1) is sponsoring the funds for nonprofit food distribution efforts. Fish of Laurel Inc., Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services (LARS), and Faith Village of Greater Laurel…

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