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🌱PGCPS Provides Vaccination Clinics + Municipal Election Results

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Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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Happy Friday, Laurel! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cool. High: 54 Low: 28.

Here are the top four stories in Laurel today:

  1. The Prince George's County Health Department is partnering with Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS), to provide after-school vaccination clinics for individuals age five and older at 15 high schools. This event will start on Monday (Nov. 8). A list of mobile clinics operating at elementary schools will be provided soon. COVID-19 vaccinations at the school mobile clinics will be free and available to any eligible Prince George's County resident. (PGCPS)
  2. The U.S. Postal Service has announced several new stamps to be issued in 2022. USPS Stamp Services Director William Gicker said that these stamps are "miniature works of art, designed to be educational and appeal to collectors and pen pals around the world." The unique and colorful designs of the stamps celebrate American culture and history. More new stamp designs will be announced in the weeks and months ahead. (The Southern Maryland Chronicle)
  3. Maryland Municipal Election results are available for public viewing! According to unofficial results, Martin Mitchell, president of the Prince George's County Young Democrats, won an at-large seat with 57% of the vote. In Laurel Ward 1, incumbent Carl DeWalt and James Kole were declared the winners. In Laurel Ward 2, Keith R. Sydnor and Brencis Smith prevailed over challenger Jeffrey W. Smith. (Maryland Matters)
  4. Prince George's County leaders recently highlighted their efforts to preserve housing for working men and women who are unable to pay the region's sky-high rents. County Executive Angela Alsobrooks visited a Langley Park neighborhood, which includes a property of nearly 600 garden-style apartments, located about a half-mile from the future Purple Line light rail. The county's affordable housing program is ensuring that rents for nearly 300 of the homes will be kept at 60% of area median income for residents of moderate means. (WTOP)

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Today in Laurel:

  • Regional Textile Showcase — A self-guided tour of the house. See fiber art of all varieties, including quilting, needlepoint and fabric painting, by talented local artists. (10:00 a.m.)
  • Artists' Boutique — Original ornaments, fiber art creations and other quality crafts, all by local artisans, will be for sale. Perfect for unique holiday gifts. (11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
  • Laurel Dutch Country Farmers Market — Open on 9701 Fort Meade Road (8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
  • DC Comedy Loft presents Michael Yo (America's Got Talent, Joe Rogan) — A two-time Emmy nominee, Michael Yo is a comedian/actor/host keeping busy in all of Hollywood's platforms. In stand up, Michael came up under the wings of Chelsea Handler and Jo Koy and now headlines all over the country. He just released his hilarious and heartfelt debut stand up comedy special, Blasian. You can also catch him on the Joe Rogan Experience. The self-proclaimed "Half-Black Brother with a Korean Mother" was born and raised in Houston and now lives in Los Angeles with his family. (7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.)
  • Cinderella — The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine returns to the United States to present its captivating two-act performance of Cinderella, one of the most beloved stories of all time. With no fewer than 55 of Ukrainians finest performers, this esteemed ensemble has performed to the delight of audiences worldwide. Set to Sergei Prokofiev's music with Vladimir Vasiliev's choreography, this full-scale production follows the beautiful maiden's story as she seeks her handsome Prince Charming. (7:00 p.m.)
  • White Christmas at Toby's Dinner Theatre (6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.)

Laurel Patch Notebook

  • Prince George's County Police: Tonight we had the privilege of hosting our Crossing Guard Unit's annual Back-to-School Night event. We honored many of our guards for their extended years of service. Thank you to all the guards who continue to keep the children of Prince George's County safe. (Instagram)
  • Laurel Volunteer Fire Department: REMINDER: This Sunday (Nov. 7), Daylight Savings Ends, so set your clocks back one hour. Remember to test your smoke detectors, change the batteries in your smoke detectors if you don't have ten year detectors or convert your smoke detectors to ten year detectors. (Facebook)
  • City of Laurel: The Laurel City Council will welcome two newcomers after Tuesday's elections. Laurel TV's Jamal Williams has all the results in this Laurel TV Election News Brief. (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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