Feline kill rate at county animal shelter plummets
By Helen Woods Laurel residents have played an integral part of bringing about major positive change for cats at the…
Chandra Smith uses Ms. Wheelchair Maryland title for advocacy
By Jessie Newburn Chandra Smith, 35, who lives in Laurel, was doing a seven-day water fast for religious purposes when…
Prince George’s passes temporary 3% rent cap
By Joe Murchison As of the middle of April, Prince George’s County renters will not be subject to any rent…
Science of the City: Why tires are a pothole along the road to recycling
By Paul Ruffins In December 2022, an environmentalist discovered that nearly a thousand scrap tires had been dumped from Interstate…
Beat of Laurel: A person who wears many hats
By Bob Reilly During many introductory conversations, questions typically arise, such as “What do you do for a living?’’ “Where…
Native Gardening with Jimmy: Time to plant native plants
By Jimmy Rogers The last few years have seen a boom in residential native gardening. It’s an exciting hobby that…
Spring 2023 Native Plant Sales Near Laurel
Chesapeake Natives open house sale Sunday, March 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 9640 Rosaryville Road, Upper Marlboro This all-native,…
Tips for the first time home buyer
By Jerlysha Williams Owning a home is a part of the American dream and a core building block of stability…
Laurel Student Achievemenets
The following students were named to the fall 2022 dean’s list at Rochester Institute of Technology: Xander Cikanek, Carson Collier,…
New Laurel bakery gives back to community
By Tara Goldstein Nothing Bundt Cakes has officially opened its doors in Laurel, bringing in new customers to try its…