New agreement raises police salaries
By Joe Murchison A new three-year collective bargaining agreement between the city of Laurel and its police officers went into…
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…
Union drive sparks accusations
By Joe Murchison The city of Laurel’s mayor and city council voted unanimously on May 22 to approve collective bargaining…
Communities Gather to Celebrate Juneteenth
By Mitchell Hang Throughout the past few weeks, many people across the cities of College Park, Riverdale, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier,…
Monica Goldson chosen for state board of education
By Sophie Oriani Monica Goldson, the current CEO of Prince George’s County public schools, will become one of the newest…
Laurel’s first winery
By Joe Murchison Laurel’s first vineyard and winery is taking shape in West Laurel, and the owner claims that it…
University of Maryland Laurel Medical Center opens
On June 4, the University of Maryland Laurel Medical Center opened its doors to its first patients. With an emphasis…
Laurel High School athletic stadium renovations set to start
By Katie V. Jones For the first time in its history, Laurel High School (LHS) athletes this fall will be…
Council votes in favor of collective bargaining rights
On May 22, Laurel City Council passed a charter amendment granting employees of the city’s Department of Public Works (DPW)…
Laurel High’s varsity baseball team wins 4A championship
By Angie Kozlowski The Laurel High School (LHS) boys varsity baseball team started their Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association…