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🌱 County Executive To Help PGCPS BOE + Veterans Day Closings

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Hello, neighbors! It's me again, Alexis Goring, your host of the Laurel Daily.

First, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds; mild. High: 65 Low: 57.

Here are the top four stories today in Laurel:

  1. Maryland casinos had a new top earner in October. Live Casino & Hotel eclipsed the takings of the state's revenue leader of the past four years, MGM National Harbor. MGM National Harbor saw its year-over-year revenue decline, pulling in $55.9 million in October. The numbers come as part of the state's monthly casino industry revenue report. The Prince George's County casino's numbers surpassed Live's beginning in March 2017 and it has held the lead since then. The only exception was in June 2020, when partial coronavirus-era re-openings placed casinos on an uneven playing field. (Baltimore Business Journal)
  2. Today (Veterans Day) is a federal holiday. We are celebrating all those who have served in the U.S. armed forces. Pay attention to the local openings and closures today: Laurel city offices are closed. Thursday trash and recycling in Laurel will be picked up on Friday. Thursday leaf vacuuming in Laurel will take place Friday. There will be no bulky item pickup or yard debris pickups in Laurel this week. (Patch)
  3. Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks is naming a task force to review the Maryland school system's Board of Education and issue recommendations for revamping this board plagued by controversy, arguments and allegations of misconduct. Alsobrooks said the purpose of the task force is to "study best practices regionally and nationally and deliver recommendations to County leadership that will guide us in creating a Board structure that facilitates collaboration and helps us continue to move our school system forward." (WTOP)
  4. FALL in love with this brand new school in Laurel! Celebree School prepares infants through Pre-Kindergarten children for school readiness. Sign up for a tour by calling (301) 356-9126 or email at laurel@celebreeschool.com. They would love to have you! (Facebook)

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Today in Laurel:

  • Sanctified Sisters of Colesville: The Hidden History of Commonwealth Farm — Discover the amazing story of early feminists who operated a communal farm and who later ran a popular restaurant at the corner of New Hampshire Avenue and Good Hope Road. This FREE Laurel Historical Society webinar will be presented by Julianne Mangin, of the Montgomery History Speakers bureau. Registration is required. www.laurelhistoricalsociety.org . (7:00 p.m.)
  • Laurel Dutch Country Farmers Market — Open on 9701 Fort Meade Road (9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
  • Veterans Day Holiday Concert — Enjoy a special Veterans Day concert courtesy of the National Museum of the United States Navy. This special concert is being presented in honor of the nation's veterans past and present. It will be held in the new auditorium of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, the main library for Washington, D.C. (1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
  • Xtreme Hip Hop with Dréa — House parties will be hosted by Dréa on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. It costs $10 to participate. (6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.)
  • African Dance Workshop — Get moving and feel the beat in an interactive demo and African Dance workshop. All levels welcome. This event is for ages 18 and up. It costs $5 for residents and $7 for non-residents. For more information, call 301-277-1710. (6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.)

Laurel Patch Notebook

  • Prince George's County Police: "Emotional Survival" with Dr. Kevin Gilmartin was Tuesday's topic of a lecture series at the MGM National Harbor. Dr. Gilmartin is a behavioral scientist specializing in law enforcement related issues who gave our officers tools and strategies to cope with the demands of the job. (Instagram)
  • Laurel Police Department: In honor of Veterans Day, we have set up a Pop Up Coffee with the cops outside of the Armed Forces Recruiting Station on Route 1. (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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