Tuition Debt Erased + Local At Washington Football Training

Get on up, Laurel! Here's everything you need to know to get this Thursday started off right. Here's everything worth knowing today in town.

First, today's weather: Humid and mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 89 Low: 70.

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Here are the top three stories today in Laurel:

1. Over 40% of Trinity Washington University's full-time undergraduate students opened their emails from the university July 23 to learn they will start the school year with a clean financial slate because the university paid off their outstanding debts. Anissa Young, a rising junior student from Laurel, was among the recipients of this great gift that erased tuition debt for 540 students of this university. (America Magazine)
2. Training camp is here. The Washington Football Team reported to Richmond for the first day of camp on Tuesday and now the countdown begins for the first preseason game. One of the potential players in 2021 is Laurel resident Jaret Patterson. Patterson is a player who could excite fans in the preseason. He once ran for over 400 yards and eight touchdowns in a college game. (Redskins Wire)
3. New rankings show how nursing homes stack up when it comes to staff members who have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Of the nearly three dozen nursing homes in Maryland, more than 90% or more of staff members are vaccinated. According to the data, 97% of the staff working for Autumn Lake Healthcare At Cherry Lane in Laurel are vaccinated. (WTOP)

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Today in Laurel

• Outdoor Ready 2 Read Storytime for Ages 3-5 (10:30 a.m.)
• Tails and Tales Storytime at National Harbor — A Ready 2 Read Pop-up Event (10:30 a.m.)
• How to Use LinkedIn to Find Job — For adults over 50 years old (2:00 p.m.)
• Meg Medina: Author Talk for Kids — Laurel Branch Library (5:00 PM)
• College 101: What You Need to Know to be Ready to Apply to College! (7:00 p.m.)
• Celebrating Black Excellence in Maryland Libraries (7:00 p.m.)
• Laurel Dutch Country Farmers Market — Open on 9701 Fort Meade Road (9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
• Photography: Digital Level 1 — Attend this educational event at the Montpelier Arts Center. (10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
• PGCPS Students COVID-19 Vaccine Mobile Clinic — Students ages 12 and over may receive a free COVID-19 vaccine at mobile clinics run by the Prince George's County Health Department. Vaccines will be administered in their mobile unit. Parents or guardians are welcome to accompany their child, but are not required to do so. (1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
• Kapz Kidz — A Zumba Class for kids! (6:30 p.m. to 7:30 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.)
• Uhuru Quilters Guild Exhibit — Montpelier House Museum presents the latest creations of the Uhuru Quilters Guild. Come see these beautiful works, a mix of full size and challenge size quilts featuring traditional as well as original designs. The Uhuru Quilters Guild seeks to promote the work and accomplishments of African American quilters and to preserve the tradition, culture and history of quilting. (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
• My First School Summertime Adventures — This field experience is only for teens participating as Junior Counselors (JRC) and have already enrolled in a JRC Training Camp. For more information, contact Melissa Byrne (mbyrne@howardcountymd.gov). To enroll online or by calling 410-313-7275. (9:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
• Auricular Acupuncture at MUIH Main Campus — Master's level acupuncture students, under supervision by licensed and experienced faculty, are providing safe and effective auricular treatments. Limit: Six participants per seating to ensure a safe, physically distanced, and peaceful experience. (12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.)

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Laurel Patch Notebook

• Prince George's County Police: We would like to congratulate everyone, both sworn and civilian on a job well done ... (Instagram)
• Lost & Found Pets of PG County Md: Found 7/20/21-7/24/21: All dogs are at Prince George's County Animal Shelter in Upper Marlboro. (Facebook)
• PGCPS: All vaccine clinics this week are from 1:30-5:30 p.m. will take place at Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School. (Instagram)
• Laurel Parks & Recreation: The cable has been repaired! (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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