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🌱Local HS Graduate Inspires Football Team + Snow Emergency

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Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Here are the most important things going on around town today.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 35 Low: 22.

Here are the top three stories in Laurel today:

  1. The Washington Football Team is hurting from its 20-16 loss to the Eagles on Sunday. But despite the team's struggles, running back Jaret Patterson has emerged as a source of optimism in the running game. Since Antonio Gibson landed on the reserve/COVID-19 list earlier this week, the rookie was thrust into a starting role vs. Philadelphia. He took the opportunity and ran with it. Patterson attended St. Vincent Pallotti High School in Laurel. Sunday was his first-ever time starting as an RB1 in the NFL. (WTOP)
  2. Governor Larry Hogan recently provided an update on the state's ongoing response to the winter storm that has brought heavy snowfall to the region and caused major impacts on roads and transportation systems. The National Weather Service said that travel conditions remain hazardous across much of central and southern Maryland. Call 511 or visit md511.org for travel updates. (Maryland.gov)
  3. When Juwan Blocker began his college career as a freshman entering Bowie State University, he was already a county official, having been elected to the Prince George's County School Board at just 17 years old. Now, the Maryland native is graduating with his bachelor's degree in history and concentration in government and looking forward to continuing his career in politics. During his time at BSU, Blocker enlisted in the military, started a family and expanded his career in public service. One of Blocker's biggest lessons at BSU has been managing his work-life balance as he faced the challenge of juggling school, career, and family responsibilities, while his pregnant wife and their child battled COVID-19. (Bowie State)

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Today in Laurel:

  • Senior Skate (for people age 50 and older) — Admission $8. Move to music featuring top 40 hits, R&B. This is a kid-friendly program with specials such as game and hokey pokey. It's great for birthday parties! (10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
  • Virtual Childbirth Education Classes at Mercy — This virtual event will teach childbirth education and preparation to expectant parents. Please register as you normally would. Receive a 50% refund through Eventbrite and receive an invitation via email to join class virtually via WebEx. Please email us or call (410)332-9604 for assistance. The series starts on the first Tuesday of the month. Mercy's Childbirth Education Classes provide preparation for informed childbirth with a focus on techniques for relaxation, visualization and comfort/coping measures. (6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • City of Laurel - Government: Laurel Mayor Craig A. Moe declared a Snow Emergency in the City of Laurel. Vehicles should only park on the odd side of any Snow Emergency Route in case we have to restrict parking on some of them during this winter event. (Facebook)
  • Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad Company 49: Move over and slow down when approaching emergency vehicles in the roadway. You could save a life! (Facebook)
  • Laurel Parks & Recreation: Due to the first snow of the season, the Robert J. DiPietro Community Center, Laurel Armory and the Senior Transportation Service are CLOSED. (Facebook)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Settlers Landing: Does anyone know if there's a fenced-in dog park in Laurel? (Nextdoor)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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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