Winter 2024 Because Voices of Laurel is a quarterly publication, obituaries are compiled over the course of each issue every three...

Tales From the Laurel Police Department This continuing series is an uncomplicated string of personal war stories from my time at a small...

The photo below was given to me by my neighbor Art Souder, and is the earliest image I’ve seen of the Kluckhuhn family tree—which, of...

New book about Howard County history written by Voices of Laurel contributor and son Curiosity surrounding an old iron bridge they would...

A new book by frequent Voices of Laurel contributor, Forbes magazine writer, and Laurel High School graduate (Class of 1973) Jim Clash...

Keith Sydnor was elected Mayor of Laurel in November 2023, becoming the first African American to hold the office. This interview took...

Those of us who live in Howard County are fortunate to be able to send our children to a widely diverse school system in terms of...

2024 Gavel Exchange On Tuesday, December 5, the County Council convened to elect a new County Chair and Vice Chair for Legislative Year...

A Main Street presence for over thirty years, the sports memorabilia store Sports Card Heroes is trading owners.

Facebook Group Presents Opportunities and Challenges

We have known about “Mom and Pop” businesses throughout history, but this is about a Mr. and Mrs. business venture. Mr. (Tony Basim) and...

In addition to my work with The Laurel History Boys, I do historical research as a consultant. Most of my clients are filmmakers and book...

These short bits of history tend to pile up as I do more research on various topics. Unless otherwise credited, all quotes are from the...

Laurel Noir is a series focused on historic crimes and the darker underside of our hometown.

Local news covering Laurel Lakes, Victoria Falls, Oakcrest, Montpelier, and the Route 197 corridor

Local news covering the West Laurel and Burtonsville areas

Local news covering the Russett and Maryland City areas

New Award Seeks to Recognize Extraordinary Local Residents and Businesses

Laurel History Boys Produce Capital Centre Book

A roundup of local events and announcements, compiled by Voices of Laurel staff