This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Community Corner

🌱Laurel Receives Award + Rising Crime Rates Concern Police Chief

Welcome to the Laurel Daily! This is your go-to for all things going on in town.

Alexis Goring, Neighbor
|
(Patch Media)

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

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny, warm and humid. High: 82 Low: 64.

Here are the top four stories in Laurel today:

  1. According to a news release, the Environmental Finance Center at the University of Maryland announced that the City of Laurel was one of twelve Maryland municipalities honored at the Sustainable Maryland Awards Ceremony at the Maryland Municipal League's annual Fall Conference on Oct. 12. (City of Laurel)
  2. Thursday, Governor Larry Hogan said Maryland is expanding its clean energy portfolio and will have its first offshore wind fabrication center thanks to a $72 million partnership between a Danish wind company and an eastern shore steel fabrication firm. Gov. Hogan said that this partnership will allow Crystal Steel to increase its workforce by up to a third and power at least 1.3 million homes with renewable energy. (MarylandReporter.com)
  3. Maryland drivers are breaking the law when they do not move over for vehicles providing roadside assistance or slow down if it is not safe to change lanes. A majority of first responders say motorists are not following the rule. According to a new survey released by AAA Mid-Atlantic, almost 75% of respondents in Maryland (a group that includes police, emergency medical services personnel, tow truck drivers and roadside workers), said drivers are breaking this rule. (CBS Baltimore)
  4. The level of crime in the D.C. region rose last year, causing police "grave concern." Laurel Police Chief Russell Hamill, the chair of the Police Chief Committee of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, presented the numbers in his committee's annual report. The report found that criminal offenses in the National Capital Region in 2020 were up 8.4% over 2019, with violent crime up 28.6%. (WTOP)

Today's Laurel Daily is brought to you by Verizon, a Patch Brand Partner. Learn more about online gaming relationships and how they've helped some children through the pandemic.

Today in Laurel:

  • Laurel Dutch Country Farmers Market — Open on 9701 Fort Meade Road (8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
  • Live music with Michael Walls & Noah Kallish — Michael Walls & Noah Kallish will be playing folk, Americana, and country music. (7:00 p.m.)
  • LAUGH. Live Standup Comedy Showcase (Event is nearby Laurel) — Every Friday there is a showcase of the best national and local comedy acts from HBO, SHOWTIME, NETFLIX, AXSTV, Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing, Conan, Fallon, Kimmel, Colbert, MTV, VH1 and FX in the Event Room at Nottinghams in Columbia (Md.). (7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
  • Laurel Park Racing (1:00 p.m. to 4:20 p.m.)
  • Team Trivia at American Legion (w/DJ Blue) — Join DJ Blue at the American Legion in Laurel tonight for Team Trivia! (7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
  • Allure Bridals Trunk Show (Event is nearby Laurel) — Attend this event at The Bridal Boutique in Columbia (Md.). (9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)

Laurel Patch Notebook

  • Prince George's County Police: Gone in just seconds. Please watch this video as brazen thieves steal a running, unattended car with the owner just feet away at a gas station in Temple Hills. These jump-in thefts are on the rise. (Instagram)
  • Laurel Police Department: Over the past two days, PFC Jackson and PFC Monarrez have had the honor of welcoming the families of fallen officers to Washington D.C. for National Police Week 2021. We are humbled to be able to serve these families and honor the officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. (Facebook)

From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

Events:

Free stuff:

Housing:

Job listings:

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors along for the ride. 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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Laurel Daily? Contact me at alexiswritesforpatch@gmail.com.

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?

More from Laurel