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Hi Laurel! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • New 7-acre park with inclusive playground coming to Laurel
  • Laurel shooting and car theft: what police say happened Thursday
  • How the new MARC line could cut your Laurel commute

Also on today's calendar: Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 82, low: 61.
  • Sunday: Nice with periods of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. MD buys 15 acres of land next to Appalachian Trail and South Mountain State Park (tristatealert.com) — State officials have approved funding to build a new 7-acre park at Anderson Corner in the City of Laurel, featuring an inclusive playground, trails, courts, and a pavilion. The grants come through Maryland's Program Open Space, which also supports recreation projects in several other counties. The same meeting funded land acquisition next to South Mountain State Park to protect the Appalachian Trail corridor.
   

2. Laurel Shooting, Two Vehicle Thefts Reported in Howard County Crime Bulletin (shorenewsnetwork.com) — Police say a man was shot in the leg during an altercation at a Laurel residence on Livery Lane Thursday morning, and a suspect is already in custody with charges pending. The victim's injuries are described as non-life-threatening. Overnight, a 2024 Honda Civic was reported stolen from Blues Alley in Laurel, alongside other vehicle-related crimes in Columbia and Ellicott City.
   

3. New MARC train will link Montgomery County and Baltimore (fox5dc.com) — Laurel riders will soon get a new transfer-free MARC connection linking the city directly with Rockville, Gaithersburg, College Park, and Baltimore starting September 28. The reconfigured line, created by adjusting existing service, is expected to cut some Central Maryland commutes by up to an hour and significantly expand options for Laurel-area rail commuters.
   

4. Pic(k) of the Week: Pigtail pour. (yoursforgoodfermentables.com) — A behind-the-scenes look at Jailbreak Brewing Company in Laurel highlights how brewers use a coiled "pigtail" tube to pour perfectly carbonated beer from a bright tank. The piece explains in accessible terms how this clever tool controls foam and preserves carbonation, offering Laurel beer fans a deeper appreciation of what's happening behind the tap.
   

5. Celebration of Life for Wolfendale at Laurel Sept. 9 (bloodhorse.com) — Members of the Maryland racing community are invited to Laurel Park on Wednesday, September 9, at 11 a.m. for a Celebration of Life honoring longtime trainer Howard Wolfendale. The gathering at the track's second-floor sportsbook will remember his four-decade career, more than 1,500 wins, and lasting influence on Thoroughbred racing in the state.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Can someone recommend where I can drop off some wet cat food that my peaky high class cats don't want to eat?
    I also have some prescription food that was recommended to my kitty that had cancer but passed away. I live in north Laurel. (Nextdoor Bowling Brook Farms)
  • LOST/ROAMING DOG — SUSINI DRIVE
    Hi neighbors! I just spotted this dog roaming loose around Susini Drive. The dog appears to be alone and has been walking around the neighborhood… (Nextdoor Scaggsville Rd)
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Facility Admissions Coordinator UN at University of Maryland Medical System in Laurel, Maryland in Laurel. Apply here.
  • SunTrust Investment Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Relationship Banker- Maple Lawn in Laurel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Laurel here.

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: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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