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Howard County Voter Guide: Who’s Running in the June 23 Primary?
While national politics continue to dominate our news feeds, it can be challenging to find out who’s running for office in our own backyards and where they stand on the issues. That’s why Streetcar Suburbs Publishing and The Laurel Independent have taken the time to pull together voter guides on key elections happening in our…
Owner of Piano Man building seeks new use for landmark
A real estate adviser for the owner of the long-vacant Piano Man Superstore…
Laurel High opens its doors for Community Day
It turns out there’s a right and a wrong way to pie a…
City of Laurel revises code for wildlife gardens
For years, City of Laurel residents—and those in surrounding counties and municipalities —have…
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College Park
Scouts walk 208 miles to summer camp
As most of College Park slept in on Sunday, June 14, scouts of BSA Troop 740 prepared to depart for a walk from the city’s Berwyn neighborhood to Goshen, Virginia, a staggering journey of 208 miles. About half of the troop’s 30 scouts, ranging in age from 12 to 17, gathered in the parking lot…
Hyattsville
MD Park and planning agency sues PG county over FY 2027 budget
A bi-county Maryland agency that administers park systems and land-use planning has sued Prince George’s County over its fiscal year 2027 budget. The county’s budget request to divert agency tax revenues is inconsistent with Maryland law, the agency believes. At issue is a recent county council vote that transfers $39.3 million from the commission to…
The Laurel Independent
Maryland delegates for Hyattsville and Laurel fell behind on tax payments
Del. Kym Taylor and her husband amassed tax liens in the six figures, while Del. Diana M. Fennell resolved a $56,140.86 tax lien last year Maryland Del. Kym Taylor (District 23, includes South Laurel) and her husband, Steve, amassed tax liens totaling $705,998.58 over the last 10 years, and they still owe money to the…
