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🌱Animal Rights Protest Over Laurel Park + UMD Roy Rogers Opens

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

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 54 Low: 30.

Here are the top four stories in Laurel today:

  1. Animal rights activists gathered outside of Laurel Park to protest Saturday. Racing has been suspended after eight horses died in the past two weeks. The horses developed injuries and had to be euthanized. Horseracing Wrongs (a group of activists) are advocating for the animals and calling for help nationwide. (CBS Baltimore)
  2. Dr. Monica Goldson, Chief Executive Officer for Prince George's County Public Schools, recently unveiled a $2.6 billion proposed budget for fiscal year 2023. It focuses on educational and operational improvement for PGCPS through transformation, equity and innovation. The FY 2023 Proposed Annual Operating Budget proposal reflects Board of Education budget priorities, supports the PGCPS Transformation 2026 Strategic Plan and addresses strategies for closing funding shortfalls based on the nearly 9,000-student gap in projected and actual enrollment. (PGCPS)
  3. Roy Rogers, a popular fast food chain, opened its newest location earlier this month in the Stamp Student Union food court inside the University of Maryland College Park campus. The eatery offers a full menu of roast beef, burgers and chicken. (WTOP)
  4. Governor Larry Hogan recently announced that, according to official CDC data, 90% of all Marylanders 18 and older have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. This is a major milestone for the state's vaccination campaign. Gov. Hogan said, the state is "very focused on getting the remaining unvaccinated individuals vaccinated." (Maryland.gov)

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Today in Laurel:

  • Ready Boxing Training & Fitness — Learn, sharpen and elevate your boxing skills and knowledge with solid training and fitness. (12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
  • Snoopy: Pasadena, Greene Turtle with Artist Katie Detrich!—Join Artist Katie Detrich, owner of Welcome to Neverland School of Imagination, at The Greene Turtle. A ticket includes one 12 x 12 canvas. Katie will guide you though the creative process. A ticket includes art materials and instruction only. Learn how to paint and create a masterpiece! (6:00 p.m.)
  • 14th Street Holiday Run/Walk + Social with Oofos and Brooks — Join Pacers 14th for a Holiday Run or Walk to the Christmas Trees of Downtown D.C. Feel free to dress festive! Borrow a pair of Brooks test shoes for the run, and a pair of Oofos for the in-store social after the run. After the run, join Oofos and Brooks for beer and treats back at the store. (6:30 p.m.)
  • MIC CHECK with Gray West — Drag & Comedy Show at Number Nine (7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
  • Vendor Show at Annapolis Mall—Attend this event in Annapolis. (10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Prince George's County Police: Santa's elves (Community First Division) were busy unloading thousands of toys in preparation for this year's Toys For Tots event. There is still time to donate a new or unwrapped toy to bring a smile to a child this Christmas. (Instagram)
  • Laurel Police Department: CAFY Media is a 24/7 Helpline Emergency Domestic Abuse and Mental Health Services. (Facebook)
  • City of Laurel Department of Economic and Community Development: Exciting news for Laurel's Main Street! 🎉Governor Hogan announced nearly $63 million for State revitalization program awards. One of the projects that will be funded is the City of Laurel's Main Street Façade Improvement Grant Program. This award will provide an additional $50,000 for the Façade Grant program whose goal is to provide funds to commercial and residential property owners within the Main Street area. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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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