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🌱 Laurel Store Robbers Arrested + The Hideout Comedy Lounge Show

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Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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Hello, neighbors! Alexis Goring here with the Thursday Laurel Daily.

First, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds. High: 70 Low: 55.

Here are the top three stories today in Laurel:

  1. Police have charged two suspects for their alleged roles in two robberies earlier this year at two stores in Laurel. Kamisha Juanique Loftin and Thais Genaro Williams were accused of robbing a Dollar Tree and Family Dollar at gunpoint. Both stores are located in the same block on Laurel Fort Meade Road. (wmar2news.com)
  2. Bowie State University students participated in Earth Week activities late last month. BSU and its partners at the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay hosted the Arbor Day Tree Planting as part of the Peace Park revitalization on campus. More than 35 volunteers planted six native trees that will provide important air and water quality benefits, sequester carbon and serve as a habitat for wildlife and pollinators. The trees were planted on the Peace Plot. (Bowie State)
  3. All options remain on the table when it comes to the next start for The Elkstone Group's multiple stakes-winning Maryland homebred Joe, part of trainer Michael Trombetta's string at Laurel Park, including the 2022 Preakness Stakes, Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown. The Grade 1, $1.5 million Preakness on May 21 anchors a blockbuster weekend of 16 stakes, 10 graded, worth $3.8 million in purses that begins the previous day with the Black-Eyed Susan (G2) Day program. (Horse Racing Nation)

Today in Laurel:

  • Laurel Dutch Country Farmers Market—Open on 9701 Fort Meade Road (8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
  • Horse Racing at Laurel Park (12:40 p.m.)
  • Cinco De MONDO at Silver Spring Branch Brewing Company—Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Silver Branch and enjoy MONDO MUNDO Mexican-Style Vienna Lager, mezcal, tequila, margaritas, tacos, and more! (3:00 p.m.)
  • Soca Bounce Fitness Class—Soca Bounce is a 45-minute, high-intensity, low impact cardio burn session utilizing Kangoo Jumps boots. In-studio and/or outdoor fitness classes are all choreographed to the ever growing genre of Soca and other Caribbean genres. The rebound boots are designed to absorb up to 80 percent of the pressure (impact) off your joints (hips, knees and back) while improving balance, core strength, and promoting an increase in metabolism and endurance. Current class schedule is Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. in Upper Marlboro and Thursdays at 6:15 p.m. in Bowie. (6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.)
  • Comedy Night at Takoma Station Tavern in NW D.C. (7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
  • Steve Byrne (performance) at the DC Improv Comedy Club in NW D.C.—Steve is a crowd favorite, bringing a positive vibe, tons of energy, and a classy looking outfit to every performance. For three seasons, he starred in "Sullivan and Son" on TBS—a show built around his upbringing as an Irish-Korean living in Pittsburgh. He has put out numerous hour-long comedy specials, which have been seen on Comedy Central, Netflix and more. Steve's act has evolved right along with Steve—and it's all great. (7:30 p.m.)
  • The Hideout Comedy Lounge—The Hideout in Laurel runs comedy shows every first Thursday of every month. The best place in Laurel for comedy is at the Hideout. You will be hard-pressed to find a more fun and friendly atmosphere in the area than The Hideout. Enjoy great comedy with delicious food and drinks with great people! (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • City of Laurel - Government: Students from Pallotti High School will be displaying their artwork at the Laurel Municipal Center until May 31. Stop by during business hours to check it out Monday- Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Facebook)
  • City of Laurel - Government: We can't wait to hear where our Laurel students are heading. Congratulations Class of 2022! (Facebook)
  • City of Laurel - Government: Great events happening at the Laurel History Museum this month. (Facebook)
  • Social Media and Digital Marketing Specialist Kevin Wegman, Prince George's County Government: We are excited to open all outdoor pools for the Summer 2022 season! Outdoor pools will open for Memorial Day Weekend on Saturday, May 28. (Nextdoor)
  • Social Media and Digital Marketing Specialist Kevin Wegman, Prince George's County Government: Happy National Water Safety Month! As the weather continues to get warmer, we're excited to share with you several tips and best practices to keep you safe in the water. Stay tuned! #PGCWaterSafety (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Maryland City West: Still looking for an electrician. I don't want some random guy from Angie's list. (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Leishear Village: Our tortoiseshell cat, Patches, ran out the front of house today, on Glen Hannah Drive. She is friendly and has a microchip. Patches is an indoor cat, but may frequent the Leishear Village cul-de-sacs, and nearby woods on Glen Hannah, Please look out for her. (Nextdoor)
  • Public Information, Bowie Police Department: The Bowie Police Department's Special Olympics Torch Run registration is now open for this year! Join us Saturday, June 11, as we carry the Flame of Hope through Bowie, Maryland. $15 per entry. (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right. See you all tomorrow morning for 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.

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

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