Sunday: Humid; a shower in the a.m., with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
Monday: Not as warm with sunshine, temps: high: 79, low: 52.
Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man accused of smashing windows and slashing tires at random Laurel homes arrested on third return (shorenewsnetwork.com) — Police say a Greenbelt man has been arrested after three late-night incidents of smashed windows and slashed tires on Northgate Road in Laurel, following a surveillance operation over Labor Day weekend. Howard County officers reportedly caught him returning to the neighborhood early Wednesday, and he is now held without bond while investigators probe whether other recent damage is connected.
• New Partnership to Help Immersive Media, Leisure, and Gaming Program at Bowie State (fooshya.com) — A new partnership ties Bowie State University's immersive media and gaming program directly to Revolutionary VP Studios in Laurel, giving local students access to cutting-edge virtual production training, internships, and mentorships. The collaboration aims to build a pipeline into high-demand entertainment technology careers while strengthening the region's creative economy and positioning Laurel as a hub for emerging media work.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
FOUND CAT: This female, unspayed calico, who we are calling Cirrus, was found in the back lot of the 2nd Ave Thrift Store, near Irving St in Laurel, on September 8. If you know who this cat belongs to, please contact Laurel Cats at 301-886-0161. If no owner is identified by September 22, 2026, this cat will be… (Nextdoor Laurel)
Adoption fees will be covered by Mr. Pohanka!! You do not need to buy a service in order to come and adopt a pet :) (Nextdoor Montpelier Woods)
Taco Bell posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Laurel. Apply here.
CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Burtonsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Laurel here.
🗞 Nearby News
Beltsville
Maryland pauses to mark 25 years since 9/11 attacks, honoring victims and hero first responders (cbsnews.com)
Seeking Closure to Better Understand Earth's Energy Balance and Water Resources (eos.org)
32-Year-Old Man Identified as Victim in Montgomery County Homicide (mocoshow.com)
Greenbelt
Maryland man arrested after terrorizing neighborhoods throwing rocks in windows (wjla.com)
Massive 10-sided wave discovered on Saturn, joining its 'belly button' (audacy.com)
Alette Geffrard Launches Divine Care Initiative (issuewire.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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