Construction on College Park Woods Clubhouse to begin
By KATELYNN WINEBRENNER Construction on the long-awaited College Park Woods Clubhouse could begin as soon as March and finish by…
Unique show at Laurel Mill Playhouse
Bob Reilly, The Laurel Independent’s “Beat of Laurel” columnist, will be featured in a unique show at Laurel Mill Playhouse…
Laurel Cats needs help
Volunteers at Laurel Cats are looking for help. They need temporary foster homes for 10 cats that recently came into…
Laurel athletes excel
By JOE MURCHISON For Laurel High School’s athletic program, the first week of March was a good week. Junior Alexandra…
Commission proposes changes to park names to honor Lakeland history
By KATELYNN WINEBRENNER A new report by the College Park Restorative Justice Commission calls for the city council to establish…
Laurel students recognized for academic achievements
Zoe Schneider and Nikki Dent were named to the fall 2023 dean’s list at Rochester Institute of Technology, in New…
Local sculptor honors father’s memory
By KATIE V. JONES Local sculptor Tiffany Carmouché, who works primarily in bronze, clay and plaster, creates her art in…
News briefs: Beltsville fire station to remain fully staffed
By SHARON O’MALLEY After a month of protests from firefighters and the community, Prince George’s County has backed away from…
Chillum Lidl grocery store opens
After much anticipation, the German grocery chain Lidl opened its Chillum location on Valentine’s Day. Opening day saw special deals,…
Laurel police investigating multiple shootings
Two people are dead and one injured after an early morning shooting in the 600 block of Lafayette Avenue in…