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Christmas Products Now In Stores + Hope For Those Facing Eviction

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

First, today's weather:

Considerable clouds. High: 74 Low: 62.

Here are the top three stories today in Laurel:

  1. The Marshalls in the Laurel Shopping Center already has Christmas displays and products available in its store and it is not the only one. Retailers have already started marketing, advertising and selling holiday decorations as early as late September. Believe it or not, a name has been created for this behavior. It's called the Christmas Creep. You can look up the definition in Merriam Webster. According to a survey conducted by market research company NPD, the majority of shoppers plan on buying gifts as early as October. (WUSA9.com)
  2. Teenage apprentice Bryson Butterfly picked up his first winner at Laurel Park when Alpha Queue cruised to a front-running 7 ¼-length triumph in Friday's opener. It was the 18th career win from 179 mounts for Butterfly. Alpha Queue ran six furlongs in 1:10.84 over a fast main track. (Past The Wire)
  3. If you are a renter who is facing eviction in Prince George's County, there is help available. Prince George's County distributed nearly double the amount of rental assistance dollars compared to its neighboring counties. However, frustration is growing among the 7,000 applicants who are still waiting for their funds to go through the system. (WTOP)

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Today in Laurel:

  • Soccer @ Douglass HS - CMIT Academy North - High Public Charter (3:00 p.m.)
  • Volleyball @ Oxon Hill - CMIT Academy North - High Public Charter (5:00 p.m.)
  • Sweet Mood Monday — A fun and relaxing dessert experience! (5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
  • ProLogistix Job Fair —Offering great jobs just for you! Meet these employers, enjoy treats and GET A JOB! Warehouse and forklift positions. (7:00 p.m.)
  • Indigenous Peoples Garden Unveiling (Event nearby Laurel) — Attend this special event. (1:00 p.m.)

Laurel Patch Notebook

  • Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad Company 49: Recently, Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad had its first combined in-person and virtual meeting that included year end awards that were postponed because of the pandemic. (Facebook)
  • Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad Company 49: "Thanks to Maryland Physicians Care for the Random Act of Kindness box!" (Facebook)
  • City of Laurel: *REMINDER* Today (Oct. 11), City and Passport Offices will be CLOSED in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day! (Twitter)

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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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