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Delta Variant + Labor Day + Gov. Hogan's Judicial Appointments

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

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 83 Low: 61.

Here are the top three stories today in Laurel:

  1. Governor Larry Hogan today announced on Sept. 3 that he has appointed Judge Steven B. Gould to the Court of Appeals, the state's highest court. Gould will fill the seat being vacated by Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera, who will retire on September 10. Gov. Hogan also announced that he has designated Judge Joseph M. Getty as the new chief judge of the Court of Appeals, effective September 11. (Maryland.gov)
  2. The Delta variant is still surging in Maryland during this Labor Day weekend. As of Sept. 3, the state's testing positivity rate was 4.89%. Dr. Christine Baker, a family practice physician at Ascension St. Agnes says if you're unvaccinated, don't travel this weekend. If you're vaccinated, Dr. Baker says, you might have a little more leeway in your Labor Day plans. But travel can be risky if you have unvaccinated kids. (WYPR)
  3. The Delta variant continues to claim lives across the United States. Officials say that they are keeping a "very close eye" on a new variant that may be able to bypass existing coronavirus antibodies. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said on Thursday that the U.S. is taking the variant "very seriously," but that it hasn't taken an extensive hold in this country. (CBS News)

Today in Laurel (*Note: These are events nearby Laurel because there are no local events today.)

  • Fast Eddie & The Slowpokes — Attend this event at the Greenbelt Arts Center (3:00 p.m.)
  • Greenbelt Labor Day Festival —Join the Parade, Craft Fair, Food Trucks, Pet Show and other contests. (10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
  • Beginner/ Refresher Yoga Summer Session — Vinyasa Yoga is a type of yoga that integrates movement with breath. It helps to strengthen the body as well as to relax the mind. In this class we will flow through asanas and incorporate meditation to relax the body and the mind. Enjoy your flow with music from nature sounds, reggae to smooth jazz. This class is for Intermediate Level with modifications for Beginners. (7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
  • Dog Walking in Greenbelt — Every Sunday, enjoy a group event: Dog Walking in Greenbelt. Meet in the parking lot of Mowatt Memorial Methodist Church at 4:10 p.m. if it is not raining or extremely hot. Contact the church at 301-474-9410 for more information. (4:10 p.m.)

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  • Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad Company 49: Kali is one of many of our dedicated volunteers that make a difference in our community. Find out how to become a part of it at laurelrescue.org! (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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