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Laurel

Laurel approves redistricting committee as growth reshapes city boundaries

A boom in housing construction and population growth could lead to political redistricting in the City of Laurel after the City Council approved a new committee to redraw political maps. During a March 23 council meeting, the plan to establish the committee was approved unanimously, paving the way for potential redistricting by 2027. City officials…

By Jalen Wade

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College Park

Kids search for Easter eggs at city event

Muddy grounds did not stop more than 100 families from enjoying games and a hunt for Easter eggs during College Park’s annual Egg-Stravaganza at Calvert Park on March 1. The Saturday morning event also featured treats and crafts for children. “There’s so many different activities to do,” said Colin Whiting, a Berwyn Heights resident who…

Hyattsville

County’s first running store opens in Hyattsville

For years, Prince George’s County runners had to travel out of the county to find a running store, until Haraka Run and Walk opened in Hyattsville. The store, located at 5501 Baltimore Avenue, held its grand opening on Feb. 21, making it the first running specialty store in the county. While Montgomery County has four…

The Laurel Independent

Letter to the Editor: Support for The Maryland Informed Dining Act

I strongly support for The Maryland Informed Dining Act, sponsored by Delegate Emily Shetty and Senator Alonzo Washington. Marylanders are consuming far too much sodium and added sugar—well beyond recommended daily limits—and the consequences are serious. Excess intake is closely linked to heart disease, stroke, obesity, and Type 2 diabetes, all of which place a…

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