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🌱 Affordable Health Insurance + Army Sgt.'s Mortgage-Free Home

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Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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Hey, neighbors! It's me again, Alexis Goring, your host of the Laurel Daily.

First, today's weather:

A shower around, mainly early. High: 64 Low: 50.

Here are the top five stories in Laurel today:

  1. Maryland state officials and local leaders spoke at a news conference on Thursday that was sponsored by the Maryland Citizens' Health Initiative. They urged young adults 18-34 to take advantage of a new state subsidy that is designed to make health insurance more affordable. During open enrollment from Nov. 1 to Dec.15, those who do not have health insurance can buy a plan on the state's exchange. (MarylandReporter.com)
  2. U.S. Army Sergeant Bryan Edwards has received the keys to his new, mortgage-free Pulte home in the Watershed community located in Laurel. The home was donated by PulteGroup's Built to Honor program, which provides the gift of a new home to wounded veterans and their families across the country. (Yahoo Finance)
  3. Marylanders need to prepare for a rainy weekend that may result in flooding. According to a new report released by Prince George's County, there are approximately 4,000 structures county-wide that are vulnerable to flooding in a 100-year-storm event. Most of those are in older, inner beltway communities. (WTOP)
  4. Governor Larry Hogan recently urged Maryland residents and visitors to monitor weather forecasts and remain on alert as heavy rains, moderate to major flooding, and hazardous winds affect portions of the state Friday through Sunday. Gov. Hogan said he is asking all Marylanders and visitors to take precautions to remain safe, "especially if you are in low-lying areas prone to flooding." Check weather.gov for the latest at your location. (Maryland.gov)
  5. Mayor Craig A. Moe is recently announced that beginning Monday, the open-enrollment application period for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Program will begin. The application period will remain open until Nov. 30, 2021. The City of Laurel ARPA Grant Program provides financial support for specific projects and programs to for-profit or non-profit organizational entities that were impacted by COVID-19. (City of Laurel)

Today in Laurel:

  • Volleyball v. Fairmont Heights - CMIT Academy North - High Public Charter (10:00 a.m.)
  • Yoga Workshop: Introduction to Arm Balancing (10:30 a.m.)
  • Fall Fest (2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
  • Painting Pumpkins in the Park: Black Heroes Fall Festival — Celebrate Fall, arts and culture. Come dressed as your favorite Black Hero and parade with a purpose! Games, treats, and swag bags included. (4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.)
  • Youth Harvest Skate Event with Trunk N Treat — Youth Skate Night from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. then Trunk and Treat to follow, starting at 6:30 p.m. The cost to attend this event at Laurel Skating Center is $10.00 per person (skates included). (4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.)
  • Laurel Dutch Country Farmers Market — Open on 9701 Fort Meade Road (8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
  • Zumba Halloween Costume Party — Join The Tribe for its first Halloween Costume Party! The cost to attend this event is $5 for kids $10 for adults. Enjoy candy, best costume prizes and more! (11:30 a.m.)

Laurel Patch Notebook

  • Prince George's County Police: As Domestic Violence Awareness Month comes to an end please know we are here to help year round. Please listen to this message from Sergeant Hutton. Please share. #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #pgpd (Instagram)
  • City of Laurel: *Family Fun for Halloween* Our Savior Lutheran Church is hosting its family-friendly Trunk or Treat event once again! Attend this event on Sunday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the front parking lot. (Facebook)

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— Alexis Goring

About me: My name is Alexis A. Goring. I'm a Bowie area resident with a pulse for people, news and feature stories! I've worked as a freelance writer/editor/proofreader in the media industry for 15 years. I'm also a published author, experienced blogger, and founder of Writer at Heart Editorial Services. Visit my website for more details about me and my work. Here's the link: https://alexisagoring.jimdofree.com.

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