FISH of Laurel demonstrates power of community
By Lysha Williams In 1976, Elizabeth Colnaghi opened a food pantry in her basement. Affectionately known as Betty, Colnagh soon…
Enjoy traditional holiday desserts with a plant-based spin
By Lenora S. Dernoga The holidays are here, and that means parties, entertaining and family get-togethers — all of which…
The Hanukkah message
By Rabbi Daria Jacobs-Velde Hanukkah is such a beautiful and powerful holiday in the Jewish tradition. Although it often is…
Laurel’s Moses Bailey is an Under Armour winner
By Katie V. Jones Fifteen-year-old Laurel resident Moses Bailey is one of 10 nationwide winners in Under Armour’s Athlete No…
Rent issue doesn’t have easy fix
By Joe Murchison It’s complicated. That is a safe statement about an issue currently confronting Laurel’s mayor and City Council:…
The Beat of Laurel: The human GPS
By Bob Reilly Like most people, when I entered the world of rideshare as a driver, I considered ridesharing as…
The power of community in creating public art
By Melissa Holland and Angie O’Neal When the first 11 members of the new Laurel Arts Council were sworn in, …
Dernoga elected to lead Prince George’s County Council
By Joe Murchison Laurel resident Tom Dernoga (District 1) was elected chair of the Prince George’s County Council on Dec….
Pallotti High breaks ground for new gym and more
By Aiesha Solomon On Nov. 16, St. Vincent Pallotti High School held a groundbreaking event for its new indoor athletic…
Student achievements
Yoshiko Slater was a member of the women’s soccer team that made school history for Boston’s Emerson College when they…