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🌱 North Laurel Apt. Fire Displaced 30 People + Storytime & Ice Cream

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Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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Hey, Laurel! Let's get you started this Monday with everything you need to know going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

Variably cloudy; not as warm. High: 68 Low: 53.

Here are the top three stories in Laurel today:

  1. An apartment building fire in North Laurel displaced more than 30 people recently. The Howard County Fire Department said that the flames broke out just before 4:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon at three-story apartment building in the 9700 block of Tiger Lily Path. Crews spent an hour extinguishing the flames. The fire damaged 12 apartments in the building. A firewall prevented flames from spreading to other buildings. (FOX 5 DC)
  2. Lael Stables' Chez Pierre kept his perfect record intact by turning back multiple graded-stakes winner Field Pass in the stretch and going on to a 5 ½-length victory in Saturday's $100,000 Henry S. Clark at Laurel Park. The 22nd running of the one-mile Clark for 3-year-olds and up anchored five $100,000 stakes on the second of consecutive Spring Stakes Spectacular Saturdays. (Past The Wire)
  3. The Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation has helped open up over 100 new baseball fields all around the country. But the one that just opened in Palmer Park is unique because of its location on police property right next to the old Prince George's County police department headquarters. Police Chief Malik Aziz said that this dream is now "a reality and we know that this will positively impact our youth." The field will be used by teams that play in the Prince George's County Police Athletic League. (WTOP)

Today in Laurel:

  • Hey Tenleytown: Do you HAIKU?—Enter our Haiku Contest. Prizes will be awarded in three age groups: children, teen, and adult. Celebrate National Poetry Month this April by participating in our Haiku Contest. To enter online click here or visit the Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library in NW D.C. to pick up a paper entry. Submissions are due by April 30. Haikus traditionally have three lines of 5 syllables/7 syllables/5 syllables. Poets of all ages are eligible to enter and may submit up to two haikus. Prize-winners will take home library swag. (10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
  • Babies in Bloom at Maryland City Library in Laurel—Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes and playtime while building early literacy skills. A great way to get to know other families in your community! (10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)
  • sweetStorytime Hosted by Russett Library—Enjoy sweet stories and music all about ice cream from sweetFrog Laurel! This event will be hosted by Maryland City at Russett Library in Laurel. (2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.)
  • Piano Jazz at Tagliata—To complement the restaurant's menu and decor, guests will be able to hear some of Baltimore's most talented musicians play Tagliata's 1926 Steinway piano 7 nights a week in the lounge. Pasta, wine and live piano will make every night out even more memorable! (6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Laurel Parks & Recreation: You're going to want to mark your calendars for this one! Lakefest 2022 is just a few weeks away! Enjoy music, food, games, and activities for a day of outdoor fun! (Facebook)
  • Laurel Police Department: We are hiring for the position of police officer and our next testing date is May 4 at 6:00 p.m.! You must email jnoland@laurel.md.us to register for the test. (Facebook)
  • City of Laurel Department of Economic and Community Development: May 9-13 is National Economic Development Week! Follow the City of Laurel ECD Facebook page for more information on this upcoming week as we celebrate what makes Economic Development great in Laurel! (Facebook)
  • Officer M Fraser, Prince George's County Police Department: Coffee with Cops will take place on May 11 at 1:00 p.m.! This will be a virtual event. We are excited and looking forward to your participation while providing information regarding our community. (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Patuxent Greens: Our blind black cat got out last night at 6:40 p.m. when we were unloading groceries. Her name is Alya and she has no eyes and a blue collar with a bow. If you find her please let me know! (Nextdoor)
  • Associate Commissioner, Consumer Education & Advocacy Joy Hatchette, Maryland Insurance Administration: April is Flood Awareness Month! In 1972, Tropical Storm Agnes was one of the costliest disasters in the United States that killed 21 people! (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Montpelier: I've got a friend who cannot wear any earrings except platinum ones due to really sensitive metal allergies. Is there any way to get them cheaper than the jewelry store? (Nextdoor)
  • Officer M Fraser, Prince George's County Police Department: *RX Take Back Day* is scheduled for Saturday (April 30) from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Drop off unwanted RX drugs at any Prince George's County Police station. (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! I'll see you around.

— 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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