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

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City Beat
A roundup of local news, events, and announcements (Photo: Richard Friend) Laurel Hosts Statewide ADA Celebration Dignitaries from across...

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City Council Election Guide
Editorial: Why Should I Vote? (Photo: Richard Friend) Laurel residents will once again take to the polls on Tuesday, November 4, to elect...

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60 Years of Fun: Laurel Parks and Recreation Celebrates Its History
If you’ve ever navigated a paddleboat on Laurel Lake, played at Discovery Park, or struck a yoga pose at the Armory, you’re one of...

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City Beat
A roundup of local news, events, and announcements Laurel Police Chief Russ Hamill (center) speaks at a May 28 presss conference covering...

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

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A Main Street Festival for the History Books
Photos by Charles Sisler/Soft Reflections Vision Solutions The morning of May 10 started out as the perfect Spring day: sunshine, clear...

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Laurel Area Turns Out for “No Kings” Rallies
Over 200 people lined Talbott Avenue near the Laurel Branch Library in a local rally coordinated by LaurelResist (Photo: Diane...

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

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South Laurel
Local news covering Laurel Lakes, Victoria Falls, Oakcrest, Montpelier, and the Route 197 corridor Zeny and Milo Punsalan on their...

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“She Always Carried Joy With Her”
The Laurel community mourns a warrior Photos courtesy of Martin Mitchell For anyone following (or reporting on) the local rent...

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Laurel Park’s Famous “International”
The Race That Changed the World In the world of thoroughbred racing, certain cities have become synonymous with their famous races....

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South Laurel
Local news covering Laurel Lakes, Victoria Falls, Oakcrest, Montpelier, and the Route 197 corridor Dirty Dough Offers Decadent Stuffed...

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Oliviah Walton Shines On and Off the Field at Pallotti
It was Fall 2023 and St. Vincent Pallotti’s football team was playing an away game. They had scored a touchdown and were lining up for an...

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South Laurel
Local news covering Laurel Lakes, Victoria Falls, Oakcrest, Montpelier, and the Route 197 corridor South Laurel Crafting Group Produces...

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South Laurel’s King of Crime Fiction
Every day, from his home in the Laurel neighborhood of Montpelier, Dana King sits at his computer, looks out at the wooded lot behind...

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South Laurel
Local news covering Laurel Lakes, Victoria Falls, Oakcrest, Montpelier, and the Route 197 corridor Drama at the Beltsville Fire...

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Betting Against the Odds: Historic Laurel Park Faces Uncertain Future
Sweeping changes may be on the horizon for thoroughbred racing in Maryland, and the Laurel Park Racetrack is slated to play an integral...

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