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🌱 Johns Hopkins Hosts 5G Lab + Laurel Mill Playhouse To Reopen
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Morning, Laurel! Your usual guide for the Laurel Daily, Alexis, is out today. But Patch still wants you to get the need-to-knows for the day, so I'm here to fill in. Here are some of the most important items to know to get this Wednesday started off right.
-Ash
First, today's weather:
Mostly cloudy and mild. High: 56 Low: 45.
Here are the top stories in Laurel today:
- Learn about the latest police activities in the December 14 Police Press Release from Anne Arundel County. Officers arrested one individual for a weapons violation in Brooklyn Park; there was also a shooting in Severn that left a 16-year-old injured. Closer to home, police say a man was robbed by suspects armed with a baseball bat near Ellerton South and Old Line Avenue in Laurel.
- Click over to the MD Theatre Guide to read an interview with a local theater pro. Maureen Rogers is the Artistic Director and Public Liaison of Laurel Mill Playhouse. Rogers talks about the theater's first official re-opening after two years of closure this upcoming weekend.
- Professionals from around the world had the opportunity to polish their tech and communications skills on Tuesday, December 14. Laurel's own Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratories hosted a free all-day Virtual Workshop on 5G Technologies for First Responder and Tactical Networks. The workshop provided a chance for essential workers, academics and researcher/developer teams to share ideas and learn more about operating in the 5G system. (Johns Hopkins APL)
- Get out your calendars. Laurel Patch offers a list of all the interesting goings-on this week. Highlights include a visit to the Dinosaur Park this Saturday and multiple chances to see CMIT Academy North student-athletes shoot some hoops at home or on the road.
- Are you looking for a Boyfriend? This one may not have a job or even wear pants, but he is adorable and available for adoption. Check out Laurel Patch's roundup of local furry friends who are looking for a home, including a sweet-looking adult male cat named Boyfriend.
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Today in Laurel:
- Teen Action Group (Virtual) - The Bowie Branch hosts an opportunity for high school students to learn ways to help the community. Registration required. (3:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
- Writers' Group (Virtual) - Librarians from the Accokeek Branch welcome adult writers to share stories, inspiration and the 'tools of the trade.' (6:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
- Drive Through the Symphony of Lights - The Merriweather Post Pavilion is the spot for cozy drive-throughs and colorful displays. $20. (6:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- In the mood for some nostalgia? Check out this Etsy craft featuring a vintage view of Laurel's Main Street (looking West). (Twitter)
- The evenings are dark these days! Laurel Police Department reminds folks to practice extra caution when walking around town: "92 percent of crashes involving pedestrians result in serious injuries or death." Click the link for safety tips. (Facebook)
- Be on the lookout for your Laurel Calendar, a gift from the City of Laurel. Officials say the "Green Living"-themed booklet will be hand-delivered by Department of Public Works crews this week.(Instagram)
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— Ash DeMello
About me: I'm an Oregon native with a degree in Linguistics and a passion for language. I've been writing professionally for eight years. Check out my profile at the Beaverton Downtown Association's blog or follow me on Instagram (you'll be one of twelve!).
