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City Council​ President Moves On + Hospital Staffing Shortages

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 72 Low: 50.

Here are the top four stories in Laurel today:

  1. Governor Larry Hogan announced on Sept. 23 that Maryland is providing hospitals with maximum flexibility to mitigate staffing shortages. According to Gov. Hogan, Maryland has the nation's lowest COVID-19 case rate. He said that "we continue to withstand the Delta variant surge better than just about any other state." Therefore, the state is "taking proactive steps to maximize the ability of our hospitals to increase their nursing workforce." (Maryland.gov)
  2. President of the Laurel City Council, Valerie M.A. Nicholas, announced yesterday that she will not seek reelection in November 2021. Nicholas served as a Laurel City Council member for the past ten years. She was the first African American woman to serve on this council and be president of it. Now, she is ready to move into the next chapter of her life. (City of Laurel)
  3. The U.S. Senate is debating whether to raise the federal debt ceiling. Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen spoke on the Senate floor yesterday, urging Senate Republicans to vote in support of the resolution already passed by the House. A passing vote would continue to fund the government and it would raise the debt ceiling. According to the Associated Press, the federal government could shut down if funding stops on Sept. 30 which is the end of the fiscal year. (WDVM)
  4. Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) began the new school year on Sept. 8. Teachers must now request that parents equip their students with masks, Lysol spray, wipes and other personal protective equipment for the classroom. They say that educators appreciate the "resiliency" of elementary school-age children. (Washington Informer)

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Today in Laurel:

  • Melodies on View: Bobby Thompson at Montpelier Arts Center (8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
  • Acoustic Igniters at American Legion Laurel post 60 — Enjoy this Acoustic Variety show featuring Sara Zito (7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
  • Laurel Dutch Country Farmers Market — Open on 9701 Fort Meade Road (8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
  • Laurel Park Racing (1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
  • MSK Hands-on Training Course for Beginners — Get a comprehensive introduction to musculoskeletal ultrasound including: Direct access to world-renowned faculty, lectures and demos for each joint followed by immediate scanning of the joint, hands-on scanning with live models using the latest ultrasound equipment. (12:00 p.m.)
  • Varsity Football @ Pallotti - Frederick Douglass High (7:00 p.m.)

Laurel Patch Notebook

  • Laurel Volunteer Fire Department: During our regular hybrid meeting of the Laurel VFD membership on Sept. 20, we swore in a new probationary member, Latice Dillingham! Please help us wish her a warm welcome into the Fire/EMS family! (Facebook)

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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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