Laurel House Fire Displaces Six People + Visit Sunflower Fields

Happy Saturday, people of Laurel! Here's everything going on in town today.

First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 83 Low: 68.

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Here are the top five stories today in Laurel:

1. Six people have been displaced following a house fire early Friday morning in Laurel. Prince George's County Fire officials said that no one was injured in the incident. (WJLA)
2. Despite growing concerns about the COVID-19 Delta variant, vaccination numbers around the region on Thursday remained far below peak levels seen in the spring. The CDC has estimated that more than 80% of new COVID-19 cases around the country are connected to the Delta variant. (WUSA9.com)
3. GMP Stables, Arnold Bennewith and Cypress Creek Equine's Grade 3 winner Harpers First Ride and Maryland's leading trainer Claudio Gonzalez, will look to keep their mojo going Saturday in defense of last year's victory in the $100,000 Deputed Testamony at historic Pimlico Race Course. The Deputed Testamony is among three $100,000 stakes on a nine-race program. This is a part of the Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred Championship (MATCH) Series. (laurelpark.com)
4. Looking to brighten your day and perhaps snap a few photos for your Instagram feed? Take a day trip to any one of these sunflower fields in Maryland this summer. (Capital Gazette)
5. The Prince George's County school board appeared poised to accept the results of an ethics report involving several of its members Wednesday night, potentially setting the stage for their removal from office — but the panel was blocked from proceeding by the members under investigation. (WTOP)

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Today in Laurel

• Backstage Party at Old Glory Harley-Davidson — Stop by our End of the Month Backstage Party! Enjoy FREE Pizza and music by DJ MacFlyte! (5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
• Laurel Dutch Country Farmers Market — Open on 9701 Fort Meade Road (8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
• Mother Daughter Outdoor Tea Party — Put on your best tea hat and party dress and come sip on ice tea and enjoy refreshments while hearing about the Bernadette's House mission. (11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
• Photography: Digital Level 1 — Attend this educational event at the Montpelier Arts Center. (10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
• Laurel Outdoor Zumba — Attend this event every Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at Alice B. McCullough Field in Laurel. Party, Sweat, Dance! (11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)

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Laurel Patch Notebook

• Prince George's County Police: We would like to congratulate everyone, both sworn and civilian on a job well done for recently! (Instagram)
• Laurel Police Department: Thank you all for the great conversations we had all across the city. We appreciate getting to talk with you! (Facebook)
• Lost & Found Pets of PG County Md: Male/Neutered Schnauzer Mix found in the creek in the rear of the 7800 block of Chestnut Avenue. (Facebook)
• PGCPS: It is possible to receive a job offer on site at our summer events. #TeamCrossland made an on the spot hire today! (Instagram)
• City of Laurel - Government: #COVID19: With the highly transmissible Delta Variant continuing to be a concern among the healthcare community. (Facebook)
• Lost & Found Pets of PG County Md: DECEASED DOG - Found off of Covington Road in Brandywine, Md. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. See you all tomorrow for another update! If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— 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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