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Hoops With A Cop + Car Crash Kills Laurel Woman + New Clinic Open

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Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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Welcome back, Laurel! It's Wednesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on in town today.

First, today's weather: Rain and humid throughout the day. High: 83 Low: 71.

Here are the top five stories in Laurel today:

  1. A woman is dead after a three-car crash in Prince George's County Monday afternoon, Maryland State Police (MSP) said in a release Tuesday morning. The crash happened just before 3 p.m. on Baltimore Avenue at Ammendale Road in Beltsville, police said. One of the drivers in this accident, 28-year-old Irma Gabriel Saravia Martinez of Laurel, was taken by ambulance to University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center, where she died. (WUSA9.com)
  2. Regulatory hurdles have slowed any chance of launching Maryland sports betting by Sept. 9.
    Several steps remain before a launch can happen, starting with the official printing of 200 or so pages of sports betting regulations in an official state listing called the Maryland Register. The regulations were approved by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission on July 15, but had yet to appear in the Register as of Aug. 13. (Gaming Today)
  3. Addiction Medication Clinic has opened its latest treatment clinic in Laurel to offer medication-assisted treatment for individuals battling opioid addiction. (Maryland Daily Record, subscription required)
  4. Prince George's County police are trying to bring the community together with pop-up basketball games through an effort called Hoops With a Cop. The first event was held at the Avenue Apartments in Forestville on Monday. Officers and students in the Explorers Program played basketball together in friendly competition. (WTOP)
  5. County Executive Angela D. Alsobrooks announced on Monday that Elizabeth M. Hewlett, a fixture in Prince George's County government for more than two decades, will retire as head of the bi-county Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. Hewlett was first appointed by former County Executive Wayne K. Curry in 1995, becoming the first woman and the first African-American to hold the post. (WTOP)

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Today in Laurel

  • Sparking Global Leaders — Are you interested in global issues? Sparking Global Leaders provides engaging lessons in international relations, global politics, and current events. Topics range from international sports to global climate action and nuclear security. All participants will have the opportunity to discuss important issues, and play fun games to test their knowledge. For ages 10-14. (4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
  • IC3 Digital Literacy Certification Course (Week 3) — Do you plan to pursue a career in IT or do you simply want to become more effective with technology? If yes, the IC3 Digital Literacy Certification (Internet Core Competency) is a great place to start! Join this 6-week course hosted by CETAT to gain skills to increase your preparedness to navigate in a digital world. (5:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.)
  • Mimaki Demo Day — Print and cut stickers, print to boards, print to promo items, and print for apparel. Check out demo machines at this summer event! Enjoy sipping lemonade, browse the Mimaki trailer of new machines, get a great deal on a TyrrellTech maintained demo unit, and enter to win a raffle for $500 in store credit. (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
  • Pastor's Bible Study — Every week at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, one of the pastors of Our Savior Lutheran Church will lead a Bible study. (7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
  • Socialization Club —Excited to socialize as restrictions ease but nervous about rejoining society? Introverted but want to start engaging with people within your comfort level? Join this event to relearn how to enjoy people's company. Bring a book, a sketchbook, a conversation starter, or just bring yourself. Call (240) 455-5451 to show interest and to receive event updates. Participation is permitted on a first-come, first-served basis. (6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.)
  • Auricular Acupuncture at MUIH Main Campus — 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. (12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.)

Laurel Patch Notebook

  • PGCPS: Check out our amazing and hard working recruitment team who are featured in this regional story for their innovative approach to hiring educators. (Instagram)
  • City of Laurel - Government: FUNDRAISER: Laurel Cats, Inc. is working with the Double T Diner, 14550 Baltimore Avenue TODAY from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. to raise funds for their organization! (Facebook)
  • City of Laurel - Government: Prince George's County Public Schools #HiringEvent this Thursday (August 19) from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at Laurel High School! (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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