Letters to the Editor: Great Article on County Bus Driver Shortage
Dear Editor, GREAT article. I applied for a driver job in 2022, when I was informed of the low pay…
College Park Wild: Don’t squash this bee!
By Rick Borchelt July and August bring farmers market tables laden with squash — zucchini, patty pan, crookneck. Bushels and…
Letters From the Editor: Happy 1st birthday to The Laurel Independent!
Since July 2022, The Laurel Independent has been delivered free of charge every month to residents and businesses within city…
Zero Waste of Time: County ban on single-use plastics goes one step further
BY JULIETTE FRADIN I rarely do takeaway from restaurants, as I don’t like the amount of unwanted items I’m left…
On the House: Summer time, and the decking is easy
By Matt Menke An outdoor deck is the classic do it yourself (DIY) project. Your deck is an extension of…
Native Gardening With Jimmy: Enough to keep a bird alive
Jimmy Rogers Three years ago, when I was hunting for a new place to live, one feature drew me to…
Miss Floribunda: Harboring hummingbirds
Dear Miss Floribunda, I recently moved from a cul-de-sac near Driskell Park to Madison Street and like my larger garden….
The Beat of Laurel: Taking it to the Street
By Bob Reilly As far back as I can remember, I’ve always enjoyed it when reporters and comedians took their…
Former basketball player overcomes major injury to graduate from UMD
By Chris McManes Damon Brooks Jr. is a model of resolve, perseverance and resilience. For the past 11 years he…
College Park Wild: Turtles all the way down
By Rick Borchelt Testudo, the half-ton bronze University of Maryland mascot outside McKeldin Library, isn’t going on walkabout anytime soon…
