Local news covering the Oldtown area (Above): The former home of Bertha Moore, at 622 Tenth Street. (Right): Ms. Moore, in an undated photo courtesy of The Laurel Historical Society. A Profile of Bertha Moore With Black History Month approaching, it seemed fitting to write about one of Laurel’s own extraordinary Black women. When Bertha May Levi Moore died on July 2, 1981, her obituary was printed in The Washington Post . While it mentioned her surviving children, grandchildr

Local news covering the North Laurel, Savage, and Scaggsville areas Kechy Pizza Co., a Baltimore-based restaurant chain, is planning to open in Savage on the former site of Ma’s Kettle. It will be the chain’s third location—a second is in Westminster. (Photo: Instagram/kechypizzaco) New Route 1 Corridor Campus Will Benefit Families in North Laurel, Savage, and entire county In late September 2025, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Community Action Council of Howard Coun

Local news covering Laurel Lakes, Victoria Falls, Oakcrest, Montpelier, and the Route 197 corridor Greater Washington Deliverance Temple, a small church on Locust Grove Drive in Oakcrest, is led by Pastor Karen Rutherford. (Photo: Diane Mezzanotte) Second-Generation Minister Leads “Love-Filled” Oakcrest Church Tucked among homes on Locust Grove Drive in South Laurel’s Oakcrest neighborhood is a church. I used to walk past it daily, many years ago, when my son was still in a s

Local news covering the West Laurel and Burtonsville areas The breakfast tacos (above) and omelette (right) offered at Eggspectation at Burtonsville Crossing, where the food is delicious, the atmosphere pleasant, and the service great.. (Photos: Russ Geis) WLCA Dedicates Garden, Will Sponsor Job Fair The West Laurel Civic Association (WLCA) will be dedicating a memorial garden to honor Melissa Daston, an active WLCA member who passed away in 2024. The native garden will be lo

Local news covering the Russett and Maryland City areas A new public playground has opened near the community pool in Russett. (Photo: Brenda Zeigler-Riley) New Playground Opens in Russett Congratulations to Russett resident Felicia Bond—a wife, mother of two, and an assistant principal—and to the members of the Russett Amenities Committee for bringing the concept of a new playground to fruition! As the only member of the committee with young children, Felicia recognized the

Local news covering the Russett and Maryland City areas Donovan Vassell, owner of Catherine’s, in front of a mural honoring his mother. ...

Local news covering the North Laurel, Savage, and Scaggsville areas Esen Paradiso’s winning design for a new Howard County flag (center)...

Local news covering the West Laurel and Burtonsville areas Wellness for Life is located at The Gardens Ice House. (Photos: Kathy May)...

Local news covering Laurel Lakes, Victoria Falls, Oakcrest, Montpelier, and the Route 197 corridor Gude Mansion, now known as The Mansion...

Local news covering the Oldtown area Examples of the volunteer-painted trash cans at McCullough Field featuring pollinator-themed...

Local news covering the Oldtown area Jessie and Jonah Norton hold newborn twins Josephina and John, with Daniel, Gabriel, and Hannah...

Local news covering the North Laurel and Scaggsville areas The Boyd Cru wine tasting room at Savage Mill. (Photo: Brenda Zeigler-Riley)...

Local news covering Laurel Lakes, Victoria Falls, Oakcrest, Montpelier, and the Route 197 corridor A mural in the dining room of La...

Local news covering the West Laurel and Burtonsville areas Most of the businesses are now open at Burtonsville Crossing. (Photo: Russ...

Local news covering the Russett and Maryland City areas A sneak peek at the ambiance at Blue Sunday. (Photo: Brenda Zeigler-Riley)...

Local news covering the Oldtown area Lisa and Dave Everett are selling the beautiful Laurel Manor House Bed and Breakfast, built in 1888...

Local news covering the North Laurel and Scaggsville areas A roof rises over the North Laurel Community Pool as construction continues....

Local news covering Laurel Lakes, Victoria Falls, Oakcrest, Montpelier, and the Route 197 corridor A view of the Montpelier House Museum,...

Local news covering the Russett and Maryland City areas The 2024–25 Meade HS Basketball team. Dominick Deinlein is at the front right,...

Local news covering the West Laurel and Burtonsville areas (Photo: Shane Young/Unsplash) Wildlife in West Laurel One of the most alluring...