Former County Executive Campaigns For MD Gov. + Labor Day Fun

Laurel MD

01 September, 2021

11:14 AM

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Morning, people of Laurel! Alexis Goring here with your Thursday issue of the Laurel Daily. First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 77 Low: 55. Here are the top three stories in Laurel today: Former Prince George's County Executive Rushern L. Baker III will officially kick off his campaign for Maryland governor on Sept. 7. Baker received public endorsements on August 31 from nine of the 11 members of Prince George's County Council in a parking lot near the recently opened University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center in Largo. His decision to run again is fueled by his concerns about the disparities in education and the economy exacerbated by the Coronavirus pandemic. (The Washington Informer)Governor Larry Hogan announced on Sept. 1 the judicial appointment of Carol Ann Coderre to serve on the Prince George's County Circuit Court. Coderre has worked in the Prince George's County Office of Law since December 2018. Her public service legal career started at the House of Ruth in 1997, where she navigated domestic violence victims through the justice system and assisted with domestic violence prosecution. (Maryland.gov)This Labor Day weekend, you can watch DJ Jazzy Jeff who rose to hip-hop fame alongside "The Fresh Prince" Will Smith, spin at Célébrez en Rosé, a two-day wine and music festival at National Harbor on Sept. 4 and Sept. 5. DJ Jazzy Jeff leads a lineup of BJ The Chicago Kid and Estelle on Saturday, followed by Lupe Fiasco, Marian Hill, and DJ Z-Trip on Sunday. (WTOP) Send flowers today to someone you care about. Our partners at FTD are making that easier by offering Laurel Daily readers a 15 percent discount on orders through this link: Click here to make someone feel awesome. Today in Laurel (*This list includes events nearby Laurel due to shortage of local events today) Laurel Dutch Country Farmers Market — Open on 9701 Fort Meade Road (9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)Ready 2 Read Storytime for children ages 3 to 5 — Attend this event at Greenbelt Branch Library (10:30 a.m.)A Night of Jazz featuring Saxophonist Kyle Turner — Enjoy an Evening of Jazz with Saxophonist Kyle Turner, accompanied by amazing musical talents, Vinton Jones Vibration! (7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.)Trivia Night with Saving Grace Animal Rescue — Attend Trivia Night with special guest Saving Grace Animal Rescue. Puppies and Kittens will be available for adoption. A food truck will be on site all evening. (7:00 p.m.) Laurel Patch Notebook City of Laurel - Government: Please send your thoughts and prayers to Cpl. Jordan and his family as they navigate the loss of the Laurel Police Department K9 Officer Reno. (Facebook) Prince George's County Police: Check out Corporal Black on the "congos" with @the_outdabox_xperience at this weekend's Back to School Celebration! #gogo #weekendvibes #princegeorgesproud #community" (Instagram) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: 3 Gear Games / 3 Gear Studios — 3 Gear Games Your Friendly Local Game Shop (Visit website) Add your business here Events: FESTIVAL OF INDIA - A Taste of All Things Indian (September 4) Add your event Job listings: Community Support Associate / Community Support Manager (Details) Handyman Needed (Details) Add your job listing That's it for today! I'll see you soon. 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? Contact me at [email protected].