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🌱 Laurel Man Arrested For Carjacking + Thrifty Teacher Family Friday

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Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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Hey, people of Laurel! Alexis Goring here with your brand-new issue of the Laurel Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cooler. High: 70 Low: 53.

Here are the top four stories in Laurel today:

  1. Rudy Sanchez-Salomon will continue chasing the dream when the owner/trainer sends out his claimer-turned-multiple stakes winner Shake Em Loose in search of a third straight victory and Triple Crown race berth in the April 16 $125,000 Federico Tesio Stakes at Laurel Park. (BloodHorse.com)
  2. Maryland's champion 2-year-old filly of 2021 Luna Belle has been unbeaten through three starts at 3. Now, she goes after her fifth consecutive stakes victory and a chance at possible graded glory in Saturday's $125,000 Weber City Miss at Laurel Park. (Paulick Report)
  3. A Laurel resident, Thomas Eugene Whiting, faces charges following an armed carjacking earlier this month in Montgomery County. He was arrested and charged in connection with an armed carjacking in the 260 block of Congressional Lane in Rockville on April 6. (WTOP)
  4. Governor Larry Hogan recently announced nearly $10 million in grant awards through the new Community Safety Works program to more than 300 business districts and nonprofit organizations across Maryland. This will advance a key plank of his Re-Fund The Police Initiative. The grants were awarded in two categories: business district improvements and facility improvements that support projects and activities to make public and private spaces safer. (Maryland.gov)

Today in Laurel:

  • Laurel Dutch Country Farmers Market—Open on 9701 Fort Meade Road (8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
  • Family Friday: Butterflies with Treat Bar at The Thrifty Teacher in Laurel (6:00 p.m.)
  • Piano Jazz at Tagliata in Baltimore—To complement the restaurant's menu and decor, guests will be able to hear some of Baltimore's most talented musicians play Tagliata's 1926 Steinway piano in the lounge. (6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
  • The Good Friday Experience Featuring Zacardi Cortez—The Good Friday Experience offers a night of worship and the Word, remembering the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Resurrection Weekend at St. John Baptist Church will kickoff with The Good Friday Experience, featuring National Gospel Artist, Zacardi Cortez. Join us on April 15 at 7:00 p.m. in a hybrid experience worship experience that will include a special Good Friday message. (7:00 p.m.)
  • Holy Week Services at Our Savior Lutheran Church—Prepare your heart for the resurrection this Holy Week this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Join us in-person or online as we worship our Savior, Jesus Christ. It was on Maundy Thursday that Jesus instituted the blessed sacrament of communion. On Good Friday, He took our sins upon Himself and gave His life for ours. On Saturday at the Easter Vigil, even as Christ was buried in the tomb we remember our Baptisms and the promises of God for us. (7:30 p.m.)
  • Fridays at the Saloon (presented by Kinda Live Comedy)—Join Kinda Live Comedy for a FREE comedy show at the non-profit Saloon on U Street in NW D.C. Enjoy some of the regions best comics for a cause! The show will have an hour and a half run time. While the show is free, we recommend a purchase of a food or drink item to support the bar, and it's mission of building schools around the world! (7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.)
  • The Temptations & The Four Tops in concert at The Lyric Baltimore—It's a Motown, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Grammy Lifetime Achievement doubleheader featuring The Temptations performing all their hits. The Temptations include original member Otis Williams. The Four Tops include original member Abdul "Duke" Fakir. (7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • City of Laurel - Government: Two-year-old Marley has been missing since about 10: 15 p.m. Sunday night in the area of Sandy Spring Road and Van Dusen. Please help Shelia and her family locate their precious pup. (Facebook)
  • City of Laurel - Government: Recycling, composting, and trash collection is about to became a One and Done deal in the City of Laurel. Be on the lookout for your new carts! (Facebook)
  • Laurel Police Department: The next dispatcher we would like you to meet is PCS Jaha Johnson! Please join us in thanking PCS Johnson for all that she does for this community and beyond. (Facebook)
  • Laurel Police Department: In recognition of the heroes that you don't see, the calm amidst the chaos, we would like to introduce you to our dispatchers. The first dispatcher we would like to introduce to you is PCS Xavier Sykes. (Facebook)
  • Laurel Police Department: Yet another one of the calming voices you hear on the line when you call is PCS Jackie Martinez. We appreciate you PCS Martinez and we thank you for all that you do! (Facebook)
  • Prince George's County Police: We are happy to announce our newest way to serve our community! Our police cadet program offers college credits and a salary! (Instagram)
  • City of Laurel - Government: Your child could win the family a free boating pass on National Kids to Park Day at Gude Park on May 21. (Facebook)
  • City of Laurel - Government: Free Food Drive this weekend. (Facebook)
  • Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad Company 49: Congratulations to our very own Irene Wagner for her commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. (Facebook)
  • City of Laurel - Government: Clean out your garage and office and get ready to recycle those old electronics and shred those paper stacks. Our Electronics and Recycling Event is set for this April 16 from 8:00 a.m. to Noon at DPW in Laurel. (Facebook)
  • Laurel Parks & Recreation: We are experiencing phone outages at some our facilities including the Parks & Recreation Administrative Office. If you would like to get in touch with our department, please send an email to Parks@laurel.md.us. (Facebook)
  • City of Laurel - Government: Join Mayor Mayor Craig A. Moe in reducing the City of Laurel's water consumption and energy usage, and help Laurel win the title of the "Most Water Wise" in the nation. Enter to win great prizes! (Facebook)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Hammond Hills: Free moving/packing boxes. On the curb on Mossy Stone Ct. Take 'em before the recycling guys come Tuesday morning. (Nextdoor)
  • Sergeant Erika Monroe, Prince George's County Police Department: April is National Child Abuse Prevention month. There's no excuse for child abuse, keep our children safe. (Nextdoor)
  • Sergeant Erika Monroe, Prince George's County Police Department: Our first, All-Spanish Community Police Academy. We are finally getting the opportunity to host a Community Police Academy that will be exclusive taught in all-Spanish! (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Montrose Ave: Handicapped senior looking for someone to do yard work: weeding, raking, light trimming, sweeping walkways. No mowing. $15 per hour. Dog is friendly. (Nextdoor)
  • Officer M. Fraser, Prince George's County Police Department: *Take Back Day!* DEA National Drug Take back on April 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please drop off unwanted prescription drugs at any Prince George's County Police station. (Nextdoor)
  • Officer M. Fraser, Prince George's County Police Department: Volunteers needed for Beautification Day! Please email me for more details. (Nextdoor)
  • Citizen Services Specialist Jorhan Santana, Prince George's County Government: Mulch Madness is fast approaching, and we are getting ready, are you? County residents can pick-up FREE #mulch from the County Organic Composting Facility on Saturday. (Nextdoor)
  • Citizen Services Specialist Jorhan Santana, Prince George's County Government: View and download our 2022 Earth Month calendar so you can join the celebrations and events that honor #EarthDay at bit.ly/pgcearthmonth2022. (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, South Laurel/Beltsville: I found a baby rabbit in the woods behind my back yard. A cat has attacked the baby rabbit and I quickly drove the cat away. Has anyone tried to raise a young 2-3 week old rabbit successfully? (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, North Laurel Road: ISO legal person to help with condo issue. I have been paying my fees for six months and sent the new IKO Mgmt about 11 emails to date with no response. I need to know if I can stop paying now. (Nextdoor)


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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. We're off tomorrow because of the Good Friday holiday. So, I'll see you back in your inbox Monday morning with another update!

— 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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