🌱 Patch AM: Why did Rep. Glenn Ivey spotlight Laurel during Economic Development Week?

Coffee in hand, Laurel? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why did Rep. Glenn Ivey spotlight Laurel during Economic Development Week?
• How much time could Laurel riders save on the new MARC express?

Also on today's calendar: Every Step Counts Autism Walk & 5K Run and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Cooler; a shower in the a.m., with a high of 68 and low of 58 degrees.
• Sunday: Cool with rain, temps: high: 62, low: 57.
• Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 72 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rep. Glenn Ivey highlights local achievements and legislative efforts on social media (mdstatewire.com) — Laurel gets a shout-out from Rep. Glenn Ivey, who joined city leaders during Maryland Economic Development Week to celebrate Insulators Local 24's expanded workforce training and good-paying careers. He also used social media to praise a new community center in Bowie and promote his bill to strengthen the independence of federal inspectors general.
   

• Transit Briefs: TEXRail, MARC (railwayage.com) — Laurel commuters now have a faster MARC option, with new express service directly linking the city to Baltimore and Montgomery County without a Washington transfer, cutting some trips nearly in half. The weekday run-through train connects Laurel with Silver Spring, College Park, Germantown, Gaithersburg, and more, and riders get a $2 promotional discount for the first six months.
   

📸 Around Laurel

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Laurel

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Every Step Counts Autism Walk & 5K Run →
  Centennial Park, 10000 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City
  9:00 am
• Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! →
  Held at Grace Lutheran of Lutherville, 8601 Valleyfield Rd, LUTHVLE TIMON, MD, 21093,
  9:30 am
• Dog Rescue Designer Bag & Cash Bingo →
  Elks Lodge 2266, 878 Stevenson Rd, Severn
  5:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Wilde Lake High 50th Reunion →
  5000 Signal Bell Ln, Columbia
  6:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Harbor City Music Company Presents: The Show Must Go On! →
  Jim Rouse Theatre for the Performing Arts, 5460 Trumpeter Rd, Columbia
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• Victoria Falls 2026 Community Yard/Garage Sale →
  13701 Belle Chasse Blvd, Laurel
  10:00 am
Friday October 9
• GreyCon STEM Conference →
  11301 Springfield Rd, Laurel
  8:00 am
Saturday October 10
• Victoria Falls 2026 Community Craft Fair →
  13701 Belle Chasse Blvd, Laurel
  10:00 am
• Market USA Community Shred Day & Vaccination Services →
  8871 Gorman Rd, Laurel
  10:00 am
Sunday October 11
• Victoria Falls 2026 Community Craft Fair →
  13701 Belle Chasse Blvd, Laurel
  12:00 pm
• U.S. Marine Band Chamber Music Ensemble →
  St John's Episcopal Church, 9202 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City
  4:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• No Kings: Scream for Early Voting! →
  Alice B. McCullough Field, Laurel
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi everyone!!!
  Thank you to all that reached out! I am currently dealing with health issues and out searching on pause. I will resume when things settle down! (Nextdoor Maryland City North)

• Montgomery County Public Schools posted a job opening for FY27\: Coach, Girls Tennis Head Coach, Paint Branch HS, TPT in Burtonsville. Apply here.
• Hallmark posted a job opening for Hallmark Merchandiser (part-time) Burtonsville, MD 20866 in Burtonsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Laurel here.

🗞 Nearby News

Beltsville

• Top 10 Eats in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (September 2025 Edition) (mocoshow.com)
• How to balance vehicle maintenance and brand presentation (fleetmaintenance.com)

Greenbelt

• 2026 Fall Pumpkin Festival Is On, with Future Uncertain (greenbeltnewsreview.com)
• What's New at the New Deal? Volunteers, Menus, Hours … (greenbeltnewsreview.com)
• Tom Goldstein, poker and the Supreme Court (bespacific.com)

Columbia

• Lane Closures Planned For Laurel Project Starting Monday (patch.com)
• Man Seriously Injured In Assault, Food Delivery Driver Robbed: Howard Co. Police (patch.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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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