Local Pro Boxer Returns + Pool Season + COVID Vaccine Update

Welcome to the Laurel Daily! Here you will find fun events going on this week, including news about a local pro boxer returning to the ring, summer fun offered by the West Laurel Swim Club and an update on Coronavirus vaccinations.

Weather Report:

Today, the weather will show some sun, then turn cloudy with high of 78 degrees.

Here are the top three stories in Laurel today:

1. Laurel resident Demond Nicholson, a pro boxer, returned to the ring less than two years after his collapse from kidney failure. Nicholson, 28, saw no warning signs of kidney trouble prior to the collapse on May 10, 2019. He went to the hospital on a Friday and was on kidney dialysis on Sunday. He stayed in the hospital for two weeks before returning home. The road to recovery began with a change in his diet as he became vegan. Nicholson reached his lowest point while out of the ring but he started training in the ring on Aug. 4, 2019. His first fight since the kidney failure was on Oct. 18. Nicholson’s passion for boxing and his battle with kidney failure led to another role as ambassador for The National Kidney Foundation. (Baltimore Sun)

2. Memorial Day was first day the West Laurel Swim Club pool opened. Business hours were from 12:00 p.m. to 9 p.m.. Guests were offered grilled burgers and hot dogs. Wahoo Wally's snack shack was open with mozzarella sticks, French fries, snow cones, candy, chips and more! Enjoy the Summer 2021 Pool Season! (Facebook)

3. According to Jacob Baumgart, Patch reporter, Prince George’s County recently reached a record low positivity rate. Nearly half the county is partially vaccinated. However, new inoculations are slowing. Around 38 percent of Prince George’s County residents are fully inoculated. About 46 percent have gotten at least one dose of the Coronavirus vaccine. (Patch)

Today in Laurel

• Power Flow (In Studio & Online w/ Courtney) – Join us for Power Flow in the studio or online from home! We offer challenging Vinyasa flow sequence of poses that increases your heart rate and makes you sweat. If you are a seasoned Yogi and thriving to challenge your body and mind to deepen your practice, this class is for you. Pose modifications for advanced poses are offered so you can listen to your body and pick the option that is suitable for you! Sign-up or if needed, cancel at least one hour before the time that our class starts. (6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.)
• Wednesday Night Live at the Bullpen – All ticketing and venue policies will be handled by The Bullpen. Stand-up comedy, live and in-person! The Bullpen and the DC Improv are teaming up to present this outdoor showcase. (7:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.)
• Basketball Skills & Development Training Camp – Hosni Ali, Head Coach and Founder of Hosni Ali Level Up Basketball, is a highly skilled expert in the field of basketball. He played point guard and shooting guard overseas in China, Italy, India and Egypt. Your child will benefit from Ali’s passion to build an array of skills, simulated games, speed, quickness, conditioning. (7:00 p.m.)
• Skating at the Laurel Roller Skating Center – Parents and their Black teen daughters (ages 12 to 18) are welcome. This group is not only a support group for Black teen girls. It’s a support group for their parents as well. We don't know all the answers, but we can support and assist each other until we get to a solution. Bring yourself, your hobbies and ideals. Find your tribe! (7:00 p.m.)

Laurel Patch Notebook:

• Laurel TV is looking for a part-time reporter (Details here)
• Read all the latest job openings in Laurel (Details here)
• Refuse and recycling pickups will be adjusted the week of May 31 through June 4. (Details here)
• Virtual Mayor and City Council Work Session on June 2 (Details here)

Now you’re all caught up with the local news and events for today!

But before you go, let me tell you a bit about me since my newsletter will arrive to your inbox on a daily basis. 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 reporter for years in the media industry.

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.

I’m looking forward to bringing you all the latest news on a daily basis.

Stay safe and enjoy the day!