Community Corner
Mama/Baby Bus Serves Women of Color +Restaurants Still Struggling
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Up and at 'em, Laurel! It's Thursday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on in town today.
First, today's weather: Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 98 Low: 76.
Here are the top five stories in Laurel today:
- Marshall Weston, President and CEO of the Restaurant Association of Maryland, told C4 and Bryan Nehman on Wednesday morning that it's going to take a lot of work to be done to get back to normal in the restaurant business. There are many reasons why restaurants continue to struggle during the pandemic. (WBAL Radio)
- Multiple Maryland and D.C. concert venues are requiring proof of a completed COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test to get in. The Anthem, 9:30 Club, Merriweather Post Pavilion and Lincoln Theatre recently announced that attendees of events at their venues will need to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. (WBAL TV Baltimore)
- Your Health Magazine's new "Doctors Near Me" search page was created to help people in Maryland and Northern Virginia find a primary care physician, dermatologist, eye doctor, OB/GYN, family doctor, general practitioner, or any other type of doctor or practitioner near them. (Digital Journal)
- Mallory Mpare is using the "Mama and Baby Bus" to make a difference for pregnant people of color in the District of Columbia through a mobile health clinic that brings comprehensive care to parents and babies in wards 7 and 8. Free services include prenatal, postpartum, and general reproductive care. The bus operates every other Friday and also visits the University of Maryland Capital Region Health Medical Group in Laurel. (The DC Line)
- Data shows that young, unvaccinated Marylanders are being hospitalized with COVID. Nurses and doctors in the University of Maryland Capital Region Health Laurel Medical Center are caring for a total of 40 COVID-19 patients. Tuesday's COVID stats in Maryland show 629 new cases including 67 younger than 10, 7 new deaths, and 424 people hospitalized. (WJLA)
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Today in Laurel
- Tails and Tales Storytime at National Harbor — A Ready 2 Read Pop-up Event (10:30 a.m.)
- Parent Support Group (PSG) for parents/caretakers whose children have ADHD (6:30 p.m.)
- Cooking Demo: Summer Salads — Hosted by Laurel Branch Library (7:00 p.m.)
- Peri Leanna LIVE! — Attend this event at Towne Centre at Laurel. (7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)
- Outdoor Ready 2 Read Storytime for Ages 3 to 5 — Attend this event for fun! (10:30 a.m.)
- Laurel Dutch Country Farmers Market — Open on 9701 Fort Meade Road (9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
- Kindergarten Popsicles on the Playground — Attend this event at Laurel Woods Elementary School. (2:00 p.m.)
- English Conversation Club Beginner/Intermediate — Attend this event at Laurel Branch Library (1:00 p.m.)
- Food Distribution — Serving our community by feeding people who are in need. This event will take place at Prayer Tower Bible Way Apostolic Faith Church (10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
- Photography: Digital Level 1 — Attend this educational event at the Montpelier Arts Center. (10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
- Sturgis Dreamin' Bike Night — Dreaming of Sturgis but can't make the haul this year? Visit Old Glory Harley-Davidson for Sturgis Dreamin' Bike Night and get the experience! (5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
- Uhuru Quilters Guild Exhibit — Montpelier House Museum presents the latest creations of the Uhuru Quilters Guild. Come see these beautiful works, a mix of full size and challenge size quilts featuring traditional as well as original designs. The Uhuru Quilters Guild seeks to promote the work and accomplishments of African American quilters and to preserve the tradition, culture and history of quilting. (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Laurel Patch Notebook
- City of Laurel - Government: Maryland's Tax Free Shopping Week has begun and will continue through August 14. (Facebook)
- PGCPS: Pull up to Suitland High School to learn about a teaching career with PGCPS, chat with our team + receive priority consideration! (Instagram)
- City of Laurel - Government: A child died after being left in a vehicle in Virginia. Be careful and DO NOT leave anyone in a vehicle for ANY amount of time. (Facebook)
- City of Laurel - Government: Looking for some Back-to-School help? Starting at 10:00 a.m. on August 29 at the Laurel Municipal Center, 200 FREE BACKPACKS with SCHOOL SUPPLIES will be handed out to kids with an accompanying parent until they are gone! (Facebook)
- PGCPS: Attend this event on August 21 to prepare for the upcoming school year. We'll have our annual backpack giveaway, entertainment + a student vaccination clinic! (Instagram)
- City of Laurel - Government: #KnowTheDifference and get help immediately if person is exhibiting symptoms of a Heat Stroke! (Facebook)
- City of Laurel - Government: Protect your pets from the heat! (Facebook)
- CRITICAL MISSING PERSON: Victor Anthony Carter is missing. Carter was last seen wearing a blue long sleeve shirt, green or blue sweatpants, and tennis shoes. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Laurel Police Department or their local police department immediately. If you live in Laurel and you have information about this case, contact Det. Swidarski (ID #4573) by calling 301-498-0092 ext. 1146, or emailing aswidarski@laurel.md.us.
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- Enjoy a Free Performance by Ayreheart (August 12)
- Virtual Oluwa Olorun Alasepe (August 13)
- Free Estate Planning & Living Trust Online Webinar (Live Q&A) 3PM EDT (August 13)
- [Webinar] Roof Replacement 101: Everything You Need to Know (August 14)
- Free Pop Up COVID Vaccine Clinic (August 14)
- Webinar: Is Solar Right for Me? (August 19)
Announcements:
- Apartment for Rent (Details)
Job listings:
- Teaching Assistant Position (Details)
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— 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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