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PGCPS BOE Crisis + Black Lawyer/Black Client Referral Service

Welcome to the Laurel Daily, your go-to for updates on all things Laurel.

Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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(Patch Media)

Good morning, neighbors! It's me again, Alexis Goring, your host of the Laurel Daily.

First, today's weather: Possible light rain in the evening. High: 93 Low: 71.

Here are the top stories in Laurel today:

1. The Prince George's County Board of Education is in crisis. The panel, which is made up of nine elected and four appointed members, is experiencing conflict and is divided into factions. There is deep mistrust and a feeling of grievance all around. (WTOP)

2. Kisha A. Brown created a new organization called Justis Connection. It is a referral service linking Black lawyers with Black clients. Already, she has built a database of about 950 Black lawyers across multiple disciplines in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. — and she hopes to have national listings well under way by the end of the year. (WTOP)

3. President Biden has nominated Prince George's County Del. Erek Barron to become the next U.S. Attorney for Maryland. If confirmed, he would be the first Black person to hold the post, and the first Democrat in 20 years. Barron, 47, has a direct tie to Biden: He worked as his counsel and policy adviser when Biden was a U.S. Senator from 2007 to 2009, and on the Obama-Biden transition team's justice and civil rights review team. (WTOP)

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Today in Laurel

  • Successful Launch: Open Doors to a Profitable Business - Third Party Event (9:00 a.m.)
  • Career Chat with Ashlei Stevens - Laurel Branch Library (3:00 p.m.)
  • Kids Achieve Club - Summer - Kids Achieve Club - Verano (4:00 p.m.)
  • Spanish Conversation Club - Intermediate (6:00 p.m.)
  • Writers' Group - Laurel Branch Library (6:00 p.m.)
  • Line Dancing - Laurel Branch Library (6:30 p.m.)
  • LGBTQ+ Literature Discussion Series - Hosted by Rev. Norman Allen (7:00 p.m.)
  • Small Business Basics - Third Party Event (7:00 p.m.)
  • Photography: Digital Level 1 — Attend this educational event at the Montpelier Arts Center. (10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
  • Corrie Parks: Uncanny Bodies — Corrie Francis Parks searches for life among the inanimate, endowing tiny grains of sand with their own autonomy. (11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
  • Pastor's Bible Study — Every week at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, one of the pastors of Our Savior Lutheran Church will lead a Bible study. (7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
  • Our Savior Lutheran Church invites children to Rocky Railway VBS: Jesus Christ's power pulls us through — This event will be hosted at Our Savior Lutheran Church from July 26 to July 30. At Rocky Railway, kids discover through life's ups and downs that Jesus's power pulls us through. Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, take part in one-of-a-kind Bible Adventures to remind them to trust Jesus. For more information about this event, call (301) 776-7670.
  • Youth Basketball Skills & Development Training — Call Coach Ali for further details about training options (now in person training and virtual) at this number: (240)-581-2779. (7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.)

Laurel Patch Notebook

  • Lost & Found Pets of PG County Md: All dogs found 7/20/21-7/24/21 are at Prince George's County Animal Shelter in Upper Marlboro. (Facebook)
  • Laurel Police Department: Stay hydrated and cool in these high temperatures! Look for the signs of heat related illness if you have to be outside. (Facebook)
  • Laurel Police Department: Join us this Thursday (July 29) for Coffee with the Cops around the City! (Facebook)
  • City of Laurel - Government: Laurel Parks & Recreation is experiencing disrupted phone service at the Laurel Armory. Call 301-725-7800 for any Armory business. (Facebook)

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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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