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π± Patch AM: How much time Laurel commuters can save on the new MARC express
Make time for Harbor City Music Company Presents: The Show Must Go On! on the Laurel Patch calendar

Hey there, Laurel! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How much time Laurel commuters can save on the new MARC express
Also on today's calendar: Harbor City Music Company Presents: The Show Must Go On! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Rain most of the time, with a high of 64 and low of 55 degrees.
- Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 72, low: 43.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Transit Briefs: TEXRail, MARC (railwayage.com) — Laurel riders now have a faster, one-seat MARC express option linking the town directly with Baltimore and several Montgomery and Frederick County stops, cutting some trips nearly in half. The new weekday morning and evening trains also feature a six‑month, $2 promotional discount, making rail more competitive with driving for regional commuters.
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📸 Around Laurel
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Laurel
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★ Featured events ★
- Harbor City Music Company Presents: The Show Must Go On! →
Jim Rouse Theatre for the Performing Arts, 5460 Trumpeter Rd, Columbia
3:00 pm
Sunday October 11
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Other local events
- Cascade Falls Trail, MD →
Laurel MD
10:00 am - Bulky Item and Yard Debris Collection →
Laurel MD
8:00 am - National Coffee with the Cops Day →
14910 Silver Trl Lane, Laurel
10:00 am - GreyCon STEM Conference →
11301 Springfield Rd, Laurel
8:00 am - Victoria Falls 2026 Community Craft Fair →
13701 Belle Chasse Blvd, Laurel
10:00 am - Market USA Community Shred Day & Vaccination Services →
8871 Gorman Rd, Laurel
10:00 am - Wilde Lake High 50th Reunion →
5000 Signal Bell Ln, Columbia
6:00 pm - Victoria Falls 2026 Community Craft Fair →
13701 Belle Chasse Blvd, Laurel
12:00 pm - U.S. Marine Band Chamber Music Ensemble →
St John's Episcopal Church, 9202 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City
4:00 pm - St. Nicholas 2026 Fall Bazaar →
St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 8603 Contee Rd, Laurel
2:00 pm - 2026 Holiday Bazaar Passport →
St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 8603 Contee Rd, Laurel
2:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Friday October 16
📣 Laurel Shout Outs!
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- The Bridge Program Inc — (412) 297-9361
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello and happy Friday.
Any recommendations for someone who can fix my tub faucet? (Nextdoor Russett)
- BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON, INC. posted a job opening for Executive Support Specialist and Action Officer in Laurel. Apply here.
- TJX posted a job opening for HomeGoods Retail Associate in Columbia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Laurel here.
🗞 Nearby News
Beltsville
- Sardi's Continues Expansion With First Annapolis Restaurant (mocoshow.com)
- NASA Awards Omitron $23.5 Million Contract For Orbital Safety Analysis Services (pulse2.com)
Greenbelt
- AG's office declines to prosecute Greenbelt Police officer for in-custody death (thebanner.com)
- What Enceladus's Plumes Are Made Of (worldatlas.com)
- Roman Space Telescope Completes Guidance Tests and Captures First Light (memesita.com)
College Park
- College Park Powerball Player Scores $200K at 7-Eleven (shorenewsnetwork.com)
Ok Laurel! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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