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🌱Crash Responder Safety Week +Redistricting Affects Communities

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Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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Happy Wednesday, people of Laurel! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 68 Low: 42.

Here are the top five stories in Laurel today:

  1. Last-minute redistricting plans, accusations of gerrymandering, and drama have ensued during the redistricting proceedings in Prince George's County these last few months. For those who may not know, redistricting is the process of redrawing legislative district lines, following the national Census. It happens every 10 years at the federal, state and local levels. The way that district lines are drawn can determine who is eligible to run for office, what political party they are in, whether certain neighborhoods or community interests will be adequately represented, and whether some Black, Latinx, and low-income communities will have a fair opportunity to elect representatives of their choice. (Greater Greater Washington)
  2. Gov. Larry Hogan has declared Nov. 8 to Nov. 14 as "Crash Responder Safety Week" in Maryland. This is an effort to protect first responders at accident scenes. The Maryland Department of Transportation's State Highway Administration, the Maryland Transportation Authority, the MDTA Police and the Motor Vehicle Administration jointly are reminding motorists to stay alert, move over and slow down when approaching first responders and traffic incidents. (CBS Baltimore)
  3. The annual Bea Gaddy Thanksgiving dinner in Baltimore is soon approaching! Hot holiday meals will be served to the homeless and poor. Currently, inmates from the Maryland Correctional Institution in Hagerstown are preparing over 200 Thanksgiving turkeys. The turkeys will be shipped out from the Maryland Correctional Enterprises Meat Plant in Hagerstown to Baltimore for the annual Bea Gaddy Thanksgiving meal. (LocalDVM)
  4. Prince George's Councilmember Monique Anderson-Walker recently stepped down from her county post. She announced the news via Facebook on Monday morning. This news comes less than two weeks after she was chosen to run for lieutenant governor alongside Comptroller Peter V.R. Franchot. According to Anderson-Walker, she made this decision because the rigors of this statewide campaign required her full attention. (WTOP)
  5. As the nation prepares to honor Veterans Day, Governor Larry Hogan recently urged U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen to support bipartisan legislation to authorize the construction of a Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Memorial on the National Mall. Gov. Hogan said, "Since the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, more than 7,000 U.S. service members — including 126 Marylanders — have died in military operations in the Global War on Terror. ... A memorial on the National Mall would give the families of the fallen a place to mourn and remember, and it would give current and future generations an opportunity to reflect on the true cost of freedom." (Maryland.gov)

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Today in Laurel:

  • Pub Talk with ASR Enterprises Atlasied — Attend the best pub crawls in Laurel and have one unforgettable experience drinking, dancing and having fun. (11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
  • LAUGH. Live Standup Comedy Showcase — Every Friday there is a showcase of the best national and local comedy acts from HBO, SHOWTIME, NETFLIX, AXSTV, Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing, Conan, Fallon, Kimmel, Colbert, MTV, VH1 and FX., in the Event Room at Nottinghams in Columbia. (8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.)
  • Redline Wednesday at Hug Lounge —R&B meets Jazz in the heart of Silver Spring. Music Rayy serenades the soul with his Sax while DJ Q provides your favorite R&B jams. (9:00 p.m.)
  • The Trauma Survivors Support Group — The Trauma Administration Department offers a support group for survivors of trauma, meeting every second Wednesday of the month. Loved ones/caregivers are also welcome to join. (6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.)
  • Auricular Acupuncture at MUIH Main Campus (CHI Site) — Master's level acupuncture students, under supervision by licensed and experienced faculty, are providing safe and effective auricular treatments. Limit: Six participants per seating to ensure a safe, physically distanced, and peaceful experience. (5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.)
  • 2 Night Revival hosted by Abundant Life Christian Ministries (7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
  • Washington DC Speed Dating | Singles Event | DC Singles — A low key, sophisticated approach to dating in DC. Meeting your special someone shouldn't be anything but a comfortable and relaxed experience. This is the perfect opportunity to find a companion for concerts, festivals or shows. (7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)

Laurel Patch Notebook

  • PGCPS: Don't miss episode 9 of PG13! @wisepumasports and @chfjaguarsports find out their playoff positioning, while a friendship strengthens between teammates off the field. (Instagram)
  • City of Laurel - Government: Veterans Day will affect Refuse and Recycling in Laurel this week. Visit this website for details: https://www.cityoflaurel.org/c... (Facebook)
  • City of Laurel Department of Economic and Community Development: MISSION BBQ is offering all Veterans and Active Duty Military a FREE sandwich on Thursday in honor of Veterans Day. There will also be a live performance of the National Anthem at noon to recognize all veterans in attendance. (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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