City launches ‘No Mow April’ campaign
The city of Laurel is living up to its Bee City USA designation by holding a No Mow April campaign….
Laurel Student Achievements April 2023
Lachlan Blubaugh earned a Master of Science in computer science from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. The following…
Fido Fest fun for dogs and their owners
By Tara Goldstein Dogs and their owners can expect a day of games, obstacle courses and competitions at Fido Fest…
Native plant options
Looking for some great native plant options? Here are some ideas to get started. Full sun, part sun – dry…
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…
The 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…