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🌱General Election Results + Vaccine Approved For MD Children

Welcome to the Laurel Daily, your go-to for the lowdown on the most important things happening in town.

Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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Good morning, people of Laurel! Alexis Goring here with today's issue of the Laurel Daily.

First, today's weather:

Cool with clouds breaking. High: 52 Low: 29.

Here are the top three stories in Laurel today:

1. According to Deb Belt, reporter for Patch, federal health officials have approved COVID-19 vaccinations for Maryland children ages 5-11. The CDC authorization for younger children makes about 515,000 Maryland kids immediately eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. According to Governor Larry Hogan's office, since late October, state health officials began ordering an initial 180,00 Pfizer doses for 5- to 11-year-olds. They have been working with pediatricians, pharmacies, school systems, local health departments, and the Vaccine Equity Task Force. (Patch)


2. The City of Laurel hosted its General Election Tuesday. The results of the election will be confirmed tonight at a special mayor and city council meeting may be viewed online starting at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. For information about the results, visit the City of Laurel's official website. (City of Laurel)


3. Rental housing developer Greystar, in a public/private partnership with the University of Maryland College Park's nonprofit arm, has broken ground on a new, $140 million, 788-bed student housing community. This nine-story tall building will have 348-apartment units. It will include floor plans from studios to four bedroom units, each with a private bath for each student. (WTOP)

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Today in Laurel:

  • Laurel Dutch Country Farmers Market — Open on 9701 Fort Meade Road (9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
  • School's Out Workshop with KidzArt — Have fun after school while learning fine art techniques while encouraging creative thinking in a relaxed environment. KidzArtists explore a variety of artist grade materials through exciting drawings and 3D projects from popular summer camps. Breaks for snack, lunch and active play included too! Bring an apron, smock or wear old clothes. For more information contact Scott Corning at 410-313-4622 or send an email to scorning@howardcountymd.gov (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
  • Heritage Film Festival — Join us for this year's Heritage Film Festival. Four one-week programs of short films from local, national and international directors will be showcased — including films from India, France, Puerto Rico, France, and Turkey. (7:00 p.m.)
  • Twisted Tales of Poe | The Radio Play — An exciting theatrical telling of four "hair-raising" stories from Edgar Allan Poe, in the form of a staged radio drama, complete with cues for sound effects and music. (7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)
  • Las Cantoras Album Release Party — Venezuelan architect and folklorist Oswaldo Lares recorded more than 1,000 tracks of rural songs throughout his native Venezuela. Through this unique collaboration, the two will release a rarely seen side of Venezuela. This virtual album release party includes dynamic conversation and album teasers of Las Cantoras. As part of this album release party, Machado will conduct a virtual residency with The Clarice live from Venezuela and visit with ethnomusicology and Spanish literature students at the University of Maryland. (5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.)
  • Speed Dating Washington DC | Singles Event | Seen on VH1 — A low key, sophisticated approach to dating in DC. Meeting your special someone shouldn't be anything but a comfortable and relaxed experience. Enjoy this private club atmosphere. Be rewarded with discounts and complimentary events. It's the perfect opportunity to find a companion for concerts, festivals or shows. (7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)

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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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