Raising awareness for improving the environment
By Lenora S. Dernoga Laurel for the Patuxent (L4P) is a group that promotes environmental work and sustainability through advocacy,…
Laurel Lions Club continues to work for the community
By Aiesha Solomon The Laurel Lions Club is celebrating its 90th year serving the city of Laurel. Lions volunteers have…
Discussing food in literature
By Katie V. Jones After hosting several successful virtual programs together during the pandemic, Ann Bennett, executive director of the…
Be an informed voter on Election Day, Nov. 8
By Joe Murchison This fall, Laurel and College Park voters will help elect a new governor for the first time…
City celebrates its first Pride Day and the return of the Main Street Festival
By Katie V. Jones Laurel Councilmember James Kole (Ward 1) is excited. On Oct. 8, the city will host its…
Vehicle thefts in city rise dramatically
By Joe Murchison Laurel Police Chief Russ Hamill needs your help. Hamill said a leading crime problem in the city…
Race for Diabetes
By Will Kitching The largest field in the 10-year history of the St. Mark UMC Emancipation 5K took off running…
Laurel Students: Academic Recognition
Natalie Holmes, a member of the women’s soccer team at Bloomsburg University in Pennsylvania, received the Division 2 Athletic Directors…
City officials grapple with rent-hike issues
By Joe Murchison Laurel’s city government is exploring ways to control apartment rent hikes as the escalating cost of housing…
Be prepared for bad weather or the unexpected
By Katie V. Jones On Aug. 5, a severe storm in Laurel brought trees down along 7th Street and Carroll…
