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MGM National Harbor Hosts The Price Is Right+$3.7 M Awarded To MD

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Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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Good morning, Laurel! Let's get you started this Friday with everything you need to know going on today in Laurel.

First, today's weather: Rain in the evening and overnight. High: 91 Low: 73.

Here are the top three stories in Laurel today:

  1. Maryland University of Integrative Health has appointed Dr. Duston Morris as the new chair of its health and wellness coaching department. He brings a wealth of professional experiences to the role as a health and wellness professional, faculty member, researcher, and academic administrator. Dr. Morris' career includes a strong emphasis on individual and community health and wellness. (Big News Network)
  2. "The Price is Right: Live!" is on tour and coming to MGM National Harbor this Saturday! The TV game show launched in 1956, revamped in 1972 and inspired a special touring spinoff in 2003. Contestants can expect to play one of over 90 pricing games, including 'Cliffhanger' and 'Plinko.' It all builds to spinning the big wheel and the showcase showdown. (WTOP)
  3. Governor Larry Hogan announced on August 26 that $3.7 million in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure is being awarded to 37 sites using funds from Maryland's settlement with Volkswagen (VW) for air pollution violations. The state is funding 36 new public fast chargers at 13 locations and 145 workplace charging ports at 24 business locations. The public fast chargers are five to 10 times quicker than the workplace charger ports. (Maryland.gov)

5G is going to change the way we live, and Verizon is building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G will make life better for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. Thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Laurel!

Today in Laurel

  • Laurel Dutch Country Farmers Market — Open on 9701 Fort Meade Road (8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
  • Club SciKidz: 3D Creator: Where Science & Art Meet — Use 3Doodler Pens to create amazing 3D structures. Learn how to properly use the 3D pen and its practical uses in the fields of science and technology. (9:00 a.m. to 3:30 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: The US Postal Service will be raising their First-Class Mail prices effective this Sunday, August 29. Among some of the changes, postage will go up three cents from 55 cents to 58 cents. (Facebook)
  • Mayor Craig A. Moe has asked the Department of Economic and Community Development (ECD) to offer window clings to businesses to remind the public that "Masks Are Mandatory" in their establishments. If your business would like one of the "Masks Are Mandatory" signs, call Leigha Steele at 301-725-5300 ext. 2302 or send an email to her at lsteele@laurel.md.us. (City of Laurel)

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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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