Hogan Admin Grants $1 Million For Pedestrian, Bicycle Safety

Laurel MD

26 July, 2021

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Happy Tuesday, Laurel! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note. First, today's weather: Humid throughout the day. High: 93 Low: 72. Here are the top five stories today in Laurel: Thomas Hong of Laurel competed in the Olympics Games 2008 as a short-track speed skater. His intent was to be in a position to go to the 2022 Olympic Games. COVID stopped his plans. Hong returned home to finish his degree at the University of Maryland. His new dream is to get into medical school. (Washingtonian) The 2021 Great Lakes League baseball season ended with a home win over the Sandusky Ice Haulers at Heise Park. Galion defeated Sandusky 10-9 in the opening game of the season on June 4. Jack Lawrence, a senior at Frostburg State University who hails from Laurel, fueled the Galion attack. (Galion Inquirer) The Hogan Administration announced nearly $1 million in grant money for 30 organizations and law enforcement agencies to assist with pedestrian and bicycle safety on roadways. Gov. Larry Hogan said that "these grants will provide organizations and law enforcement agencies with the resources and funding they need to protect our most vulnerable travelers." (CBS Baltimore)Prince George's County Public Schools will require that students, teachers and staff wear masks this fall. The school system said it is continuing its mask guidance that was in effect last school year. (WTOP)Health officials in Prince George's County continue to run mobile clinics offering free COVID-19 vaccines to students ages 12 and up. From July 26 to July 30, eligible students can receive vaccines free of charge from a mobile clinic hosted at a different public high school each day. The clinic will be open from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (WTOP) Today's Laurel Daily is brought to you by our friends at Ring, the home security company. Ring does a lot more than doorbells: check out their full suite of smart home products at Ring.com. And thank you Ring for helping to make local news happen in Laurel! Today in Laurel Resume writing for people over the age of 50 (2:00 p.m.) Community in the Courthouse 2021 - Third Party Event (6:00 p.m.) The Elephant We Don't See: A Diversity Dialogue - Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann (7:00 p.m.)Janet Matthews: Tangled Project — Attend this art-centered event at Montpelier Arts Center. (11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)Power Walking for ages 13 and up (8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.)Corrie Parks: Uncanny Bodies — Corrie Francis Parks searches for life among the inanimate, endowing tiny grains of sand with their own autonomy. (11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)Uhuru Quilters Guild Exhibit — Montpelier House Museum presents the latest creations of the Uhuru Quilters Guild. Come see these beautiful works, a mix of full size and challenge size quilts featuring traditional as well as original designs. The Uhuru Quilters Guild seeks to promote the work and accomplishments of African American quilters and to preserve the tradition, culture and history of quilting. (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)Red Cross FA/CPR/AED Class (Blended Format) — Knights of Pythias Lodge will host this event. (6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.)Auricular Acupuncture at MUIH Main Campus — Master's level acupuncture students, under supervision by licensed and experienced faculty, are providing safe and effective auricular treatments. Limit: Six participants per seating to ensure a safe, physically distanced, and peaceful experience. (12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.) Laurel Patch Notebook City of Laurel - Government: Families are encouraged to come out to experience the highly popular Touch-A-Truck event at Emancipation Park. (Facebook) PGCPS: Free student vaccine clinics resume at DuVal High School. (Instagram) City of Laurel - Government: The Olympic Opening Ceremony in Tokyo kicked off over the weekend and two of the stand out moments were the live Pictograms and the Drones flying over Tokyo's Olympic Stadium that created a globe! (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Become a part of the pollution solution Join WSA (July 27) Webinar: Is Solar Right for Me? (July 29) Free Family Mini Photo Sessions (July 31) Webinar: Is Solar Right for Me? (July 31) Vintage Car Show (August 8) Announcements: EarthTrek-Travel (Details) Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Alexis Goring About me: My name is Alexis A. Goring. I'm a Bowie area resident with a pulse for people, news and feature stories! I've worked as a freelance writer/editor/proofreader in the media industry for 15 years. I'm also a published author, experienced blogger, and founder of Writer at Heart Editorial Services. Visit my website for more details about me and my work. Here's the link: https://alexisagoring.jimdofree.com. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Laurel Daily? You can email me at [email protected].