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š± Patch AM: How the new MARC run-through could shorten Laurel commutes.
Also, don't miss Planning Commission Hearing on the Laurel Patch calendar

Hello again Laurel! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- How the new MARC run-through could shorten Laurel commutes.
Also on today's calendar: Dashiell Hammett's The Maltese Falcon and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny; low humidity, with a high of 77 and low of 56 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 62.
- Thursday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• MARC Train launches new direct service between Montgomery County, Baltimore (dcnewsnow.com) — Laurel riders are getting a new one-seat MARC connection to Baltimore starting Sept. 28, with a morning train to the city and an evening return. The Brunswick-Camden run-through service links Laurel with multiple Montgomery County communities and is expected to cut travel times by up to an hour for weekday commuters.
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📸 Around Laurel
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Laurel
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★ Featured events ★
- Planning Commission Hearing →
Joseph R. Robison Laurel Municipal Center, 8103 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel
6:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
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Other local events
- Planning Commission →
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6:00 pm - Bulky Item and Yard Debris Collection →
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8:00 am - Deaf Seniors--Card Games →
North Laurel Community Center, 9411 Whiskey Bottom Rd, Laurel
11:00 am - Dashiell Hammett's The Maltese Falcon →
Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 11416 Cedar Ln, Beltsville
7:30 pm - Dashiell Hammett's The Maltese Falcon →
Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 11416 Cedar Ln, Beltsville
2:00 pm - Dashiell Hammett's The Maltese Falcon →
Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 11416 Cedar Ln, Beltsville
7:30 pm - Inner Peace Summit: A Day to Recharge. Reconnect. →
Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museum - VA, 14020 Thunderbolt Rd., Chantilly, VA
12:00 pm - The Maltese Falcon →
Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 11416 Cedar Ln, Beltsville
2:00 pm - Dashiell Hammett's The Maltese Falcon →
Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 11416 Cedar Ln, Beltsville
7:30 pm - 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Ellicott City, MD (Howard County) →
Centennial Park Amphitheater Lp Parking Lot, 10000 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City
9:00 am - Children's Day: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month →
817 Main St, Laurel
1:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
📣 Laurel Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hey Neighbors,
Any good mechanics in the laurel area good for repairs and oil changes; possibly open on the weekend ? (Nextdoor Modera) - Hello,
Is there a notary public around the Laurel Area? Thanks! (Nextdoor Brock Bridge)
- Adams and Associates, Inc. posted a job opening for Residential Advisor (OC) (54268) in Laurel. Apply here.
- Food Lion posted a job opening for PT Center Store Associate in Laurel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Laurel here.
🗞 Nearby News
Beltsville
- Encore Article-- Philosophizing About Food With Francine: Roma Tomatoes (town.news)
Greenbelt
- Dozens volunteer their time to restore New Deal Cafe as a third space (thebanner.com)
- New Construction Homes in Greenbelt MD (zillow.com)
- Vandal behind bars allegedly terrorizing suburban Maryland neighborhoods thousands damage (nypost.com)
Columbia
- Parents Worried When School Bus Leaves Howard Co. Route, Enters Carroll Co. (patch.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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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