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All-Day Childcare + Hispanic Heritage Month + Road to Recovery

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

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 81 Low: 69.

Here are the top five stories today in Laurel:

  1. Each year M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George's County takes time to celebrate our Hispanic community starting on Sept. 15 which is the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. Over 19% of our county's population has roots from Mexico, El Salvador, Colombia, Spain, or one of the many other countries in the Spanish-speaking world. Celebrate this rich culture at one of the many events commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month. (Press Release Desk )
  2. The top money-winning jockey in Maryland this year, Sheldon Russell, will have surgery to repair an injury to his right foot suffered in a pre-race spill Sept. 9 at Laurel Park. Russell got the news Monday after visiting an orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle injuries at MedStar Health in Timonium, Md. (BloodHorse.com)
  3. On Tuesday, the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission opened its eLicensing platform to the 17 entities that were named in Maryland's sports wagering law. These businesses will receive access to the online system to submit their applications to the MLGCC for sports wagering background investigations. Criminal and financial background investigations by the MLGCC are required for all applicants seeking sports wagering licenses. (WBOC TV 16)
  4. Yesterday, Governor Larry Hogan welcomed the nationwide Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices "Road to Recovery" series to Maryland. Local small business owners participated in a roundtable discussion on the challenges they face to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Hogan administration has provided more than $2.1 billion in state economic relief measures to help small businesses keep their doors open and retain employees. (Maryland.gov)
  5. After seeing a surge in fatal shootings since the beginning of the pandemic, Prince George's County is launching a slate of gun prevention measures aimed at bringing down a recent spike in homicides. The county will also work with the faith-based community to organize job fairs and gun turn-in programs. County Executive Angela Alsobrooks called on Prince Georgians to partner with the county in the fight to keep the community safe. (WTOP)

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Today in Laurel:

  • Child Care — Have your child spend their day off of school creating with The Thrifty Teacher! Single Day: $40 with a $5 lunch fee. (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
  • Laurel Dutch Country Farmers Market — Open on 9701 Fort Meade Road (9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
  • School's Out Workshop with KidzArt — School is out but the fun continues with KidzArt Workshops! Come engage your imagination in a whole new way! Our format allows you to learn fine art techniques while encouraging creative thinking in a relaxed environment. KidzArtists explore a variety of artist grade materials through exciting drawings and 3D projects from popular summer camps. For more information, contact Scott Corning by calling 410-313-4622 or sending email to scorning@howardcountymd.gov. (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
  • Ready 2 Read Storytime for Ages 3 to 5 —Join this outdoor story time in front of the library to enjoy books, songs and rhymes! Physical distancing is required. Outdoor programs will be canceled in the case of inclement weather. They will not be transferred indoors.
    Please be advised that the status, location, or format of this event may change based on COVID-19 pandemic conditions. (10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)
  • Laurel Park Racing (1:30 p.m. to 4:50 p.m.)

Laurel Patch Notebook

  • Prince George's County Police: The 2021-2022 school year is officially underway here in #PrinceGeorgesCounty and we couldn't be more excited! Check out Officer Cosey's message, students! #PGCPS (Instagram)
  • Laurel Volunteer Fire Department: We have the arrangements details available on our Facebook page for former City of Laurel City Administrator, former Fire Chief of the Howard County Fire and Rescue Department and former Deputy Chief of the Prince George's County Fire and Rescue Department, William Goddard III. (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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