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Good morning to you Laurel! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new state bikeway grant could reshape getting around Laurel

Also on today's calendar: Community Yard Sale.... and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Not as warm; a morning shower, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 79, low: 69.
  • Sunday: A morning thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Maryland Department of Transportation Deploys $11.3 Million to Expand Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure Across Maryland (smnewsnet.com) — Laurel is set to benefit from a new state-funded bikeway design project, part of $11.3 million in bicycle and pedestrian grants across Maryland. The funding aims to improve safe routes to parks, schools, trails, and commercial areas, while expanding the statewide trail network and supporting the Moore-Miller administration's transportation and safety goals.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I need someone to help me clean a 3 bedrooms and 2.
    5 bath apartment. Let me know if you can or if you have anyone you can recommend. (Nextdoor Leishear Village)
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🗞 Nearby News

Beltsville

  • Prince George's County joins coalition in lawsuit against USDA reorganization plan (dbknews.com)
  • Community Rallies Around Family of Bethesda Man Killed on His 20th Birthday (mocoshow.com)

Greenbelt

Columbia

  • Saval Foods Breaks Ground On New Headquarters In Columbia, Adds New Jobs (patch.com)
  • 8 Teens Charged With Burglarizing Elkridge Home: Police (patch.com)

Ok Laurel! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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