Tree care in an age of stress
By JOE MURCHISON Sure, a lot of us are feeling stressed these days. It’s tough out there. But we’re not…
Local spa benefits from Level Up program
By KATIE V. JONES After years of working in the restaurant business, Taji Kelly needed a break. “As a general…
Black History Month celebration deemed a success
By HAYDEN SMITH Laurel’s Black History Month celebration showcasing local Black entrepreneurs and community talents found a new home at…
The Laurel Inner Space: A Corner of NASA: A space for little girls (and boys) with big dreams
By AGNES PASCO CONATY As March is Women’s History Month, I would like to tell my own HERstory. My heart…
Letter to the Editor: Please cancel plans for a high-density housing project in Ward 2
This 27-acre woodland site, the Pulte Home Company’s proposed 302 homes east of 95 and south of Route 198, was…
County-wide MeatOut Day
By HAYDEN SMITH The Prince George’s County Council signed a resolution proclaiming March 20, 2024 as MeatOut Day in the…
Native Gardening with Jimmy: Thinning, splitting and transplanting natives
By JIMMY ROGERS This time of year, gardeners of all stripes open their calendars and almanacs to figure when to…
Unique show at Laurel Mill Playhouse
Bob Reilly, The Laurel Independent’s “Beat of Laurel” columnist, will be featured in a unique show at Laurel Mill Playhouse…
Laurel Cats needs help
Volunteers at Laurel Cats are looking for help. They need temporary foster homes for 10 cats that recently came into…
Laurel athletes excel
By JOE MURCHISON For Laurel High School’s athletic program, the first week of March was a good week. Junior Alexandra…