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🌱Man Dead After Collision In Laurel + PGCPS Boundaries Change

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Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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Welcome back, Laurel! Let's get this Wednesday started off right. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around town today.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and breezy. High: 67 Low: 44.

Here are the top five stories in Laurel today:

  1. A multi-vehicle collision in Laurel left a man dead Monday afternoon. Police said the driver of a 2005 Toyota Corolla was traveling northbound on Route 1 approaching Whiskey Bottom Road just before 2:30 p.m. when the vehicle struck the rear of a 2001 Toyota Sequoia stopped at the red light. The driver of the Corolla was Feliciano Balbuena Lezcano, 51, of Rockville. He was pronounced dead at the scene. (Baltimore Sun)
  2. Richard Schultz's Radical Right, a 2-year-old homebred gelding, reeled in pacesetter He Gone in deep stretch and edged clear for a half-length victory in Race 3 on Sunday at Laurel Park. The 5 ½-furlong maiden special weight for juveniles marked the first win for Radical Right. Sunday's winning time was 1:02.63 over a firm All Along turf course. (Past The Wire)
  3. Gov. Larry Hogan recently said that he is not sure what his plans are after the expiration of his current and final term in office in Jan. 2023. Hogan, 65, is Maryland's first two-term Republican governor since the 1950s. He has served as chairman of the National Governors Association and has not ruled out running for president in 2024. Gov. Hogan has said he is not interested in running for U.S. Senate next year. (MarylandReporter.com)
  4. Teddy the Terp, a chocolate Labrador, is the newest member of the University of Maryland-College Park's police department. Teddy has a special assignment as a comfort K-9. The department recently acquired the 4-month-old pure bred. He will undergo one year of obedience and comfort training to help people dealing with anxiety, depression or trauma. (WTOP)
  5. Over the next two to three years, some Prince George's County Public School boundaries will be changing. This will likely interest many residents who live in the city of Laurel. Earlier this year, PGCPS released the Draft Boundary Scenarios Report which presents three draft scenarios that offer different approaches to adjusting school boundaries in PGCPS. Access the report at www.pgcps.org/boundary. (City of Laurel)

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Today in Laurel:

  • Volleyball @ Laurel - CMIT Academy North - High Public Charter (4:00 p.m.)
  • Ready 2 Read Storytime for Ages 3-5 (Event is nearby Laurel) — Bring your preschooler and join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and more! Please pick up a ticket at the Information Desk. Please be advised that the status, location, or format of this event may change based on COVID-19 pandemic conditions. Please visit this page prior to traveling to the branch/venue for the program. (12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.)
  • Auricular Acupuncture at MUIH Main Campus (CHI Site) — Master's level acupuncture students, under supervision by licensed and experienced faculty, are providing safe and effective auricular treatments. Limit: Six participants per seating to ensure a safe, physically distanced, and peaceful experience. (5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.)
  • Not One Campaign Against Domestic Violence (Event is nearby Laurel) — Join State Attorney Aisha Braveboy and partners for the "Not One Campaign Against Domestic Violence." This annual event will take place as part of the series of domestic violence awareness events during the month of October. Hear from survivors as they share their stories about safety and escape plans. (6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)

Laurel Patch Notebook

  • Prince George's County Police: Breathe! Take a listen to this #DomesticViolence poem by PFC. Marks. If you are ever in need of assistance or resources please contact the Family Justice Center at 301-780-8008. (Instagram)
  • City of Laurel Department of Economic and Community Development: ABY Driving School is located at 603 7th Street Suite 102 and offers services including driver's education courses and MVA car rental. Learn more about ABY Driving School and all it has to offer by visiting online at: www.ABYDriving.com. (Facebook)


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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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