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Happening soon: A Tribute to the Piano Men: Jerry Lee, Elton, Joel and More.. with Josh Christina on the Laurel Patch calendar

Monday May 11th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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In today's newsletter:

  • What Laurel police are asking witnesses to this Contee Road homicide
  • Why a beloved Centre of Laurel restaurant suddenly shut its doors
  • Two cars stolen from one Laurel block: what police are saying

Also on today's calendar: A Tribute to the Piano Men: Jerry Lee, Elton, Joel and More.. with Josh Christina and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a snake? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Cloudy and cooler, with a high of 65 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 51.
  • Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 66 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Laurel Police Investigate Domestic-Related Homicide; Suspect in Custody (foxbaltimore.com) — Laurel police are investigating a domestic-related homicide on the 7800 block of Contee Road, and say the suspect is already in custody with no ongoing threat to the public. Officers are asking anyone who saw anything to contact investigators or submit anonymous tips, and the story also highlights resources available to those facing domestic violence.    

• Amigo's Mexican Grill closed on Mother's Day after occupancy permit suspension (dcnewsnow.com) — A popular restaurant at the Centre of Laurel Shopping Center was unexpectedly closed on Mother’s Day after the city suspended its occupancy permit, leaving customers turned away. The shutdown follows a violent Cinco de Mayo celebration where several people were wounded, and officials warn anyone trying to enter now faces a $1,000 fine.    

• Howard County Police Arrest Ellicott City Man After Indecent Exposure Report at Park (shorenewsnetwork.com) — Howard County police are investigating two vehicles stolen from the 8700 block of Freestate Drive in Laurel between May 5 and May 7, and no arrests have been announced. The same blotter details an indecent exposure arrest in Ellicott City, a Jessup business burglary, and multiple thefts from vehicles across Columbia, Clarksville, and other county communities.    


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Other local events
    Tuesday May 12
  • North Beach Drop off, MD
    Laurel, MD Calendar Laurel, MD 20707
    9:00 am
  • Craft and Create: Color and Calm
    Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
    4:30 pm
  • Story Explorers: Dwight D. Eisenhower Eagles Reading Ambassadors
    Laurel Branch Library Laurel - Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height Room)
    5:30 pm
  • Chess Club
    Laurel Branch Library Laurel - Large Meeting Room B
    6:00 pm
  • Movie Night - Secretariat
    Laurel, MD Calendar, 8th Street and Montgomery Street, Laurel
    8:00 pm
  • Wednesday May 13
  • Bulky Item and Yard Debris Collection
    Laurel, MD Calendar Laurel, MD 20707
    8:00 am
  • Get Active: Quick Sweat Zumba
    Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings -
    12:30 pm
  • Lunch and Learn the Mansion
    Laurel, MD Calendar, 13910 Laurel Lakes Avenue, Laurel
    1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday May 11
  • Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3
    Beltsville Branch Library Beltsville - Program Room
    10:30 am
  • Recreational Swim
    Martin Luther King Swim Center
    11:30 am
  • Youth Open Gym - Drop In
    Good Hope Neightborhood Center Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center
    3:00 pm
  • Game On: Switch
    Laurel Branch Library - Large Meeting Room B Laurel - Large Meeting Room B
    3:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Emergency Alert
    LOCATED: Briana Wimpye was located safely. Alert. Missing 32-year-old Briana Wimpye. Last seen on 05/09/2026 at approximately 7:10pm in the 3200… (Nextdoor )
  • Being a mother is not easy.
    The work of raising, nurturing, disciplining, and guiding a child never truly stops. It is one of the most selfless acts of love and sacrifice. … (Nextdoor Montpelier)
  • Denny's Inc posted a job opening for Service Assistant - Franchise in Laurel. Apply here.
  • Lowe's posted a job opening for Retail Sales - Part Time in Laurel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Laurel here.

🗞 Nearby News

Beltsville

Greenbelt

  • Greenbelt Police Officers Begin 300-Mile Ride to Honor Fallen Law Enforcement in Washington (shorenewsnetwork.com)
  • Shots Fired Near Ridge Road in Greenbelt Sends Suspects Running Toward Roosevelt Center (shorenewsnetwork.com)
  • Dodging FOIA Could Now Mean Arrest and Strip Search, Depending on Who's Asking (theintercept.com)

College Park

  • UMD staple Marathon Deli opens in Montgomery County. Can it live up to the college memories? (thebanner.com)

Ok Laurel! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: In inches. Snakes don't have feet! (Thank you Kay L. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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