🌱Former Laurel Mayor "Dani" Dies + Police Remove Illegal Firearm

Laurel MD

01 December, 2021

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Hey, Laurel! Let's get you started this Thursday with everything you need to know going on around town today. First, today's weather: Winds subsiding with a shower. High: 61 Low: 43. Here are the top four stories in Laurel today: Greenbelt Metro Station that is a 21-minute drive off the B/W Parkway from Laurel, has an increased police presence after a carjacking. Police are still looking for the suspects in a pair of recent carjackings. The first crime happened early Sunday afternoon. Greenbelt Police said three people stole a Prius at gunpoint about 40 minutes after a shooting was reported at an apartment complex nearby the station. The theory is that the three carjackers were also involved in that shooting, which left a man in critical condition. (WTOP) Mayor Craig A. Moe asks Laurel residents to join him in sending condolences to the family and friends of former Mayor Doris (Dani) Duniho who passed away last month. Duniho served as the City of Laurel's first woman mayor from 1986 to 1990. She was married to Michael A. Duniho for over 55 years, and they had two sons. (City of Laurel)According to the Laurel Police Department, an illegal firearm was removed from the streets of Laurel. While conducting a routine traffic stop on Friday evening, officers recovered a 9mm handgun and a 30 round magazine concealed on the person of one of the occupants of the vehicle. Daniel Blankenship, a resident of Laurel, was placed under arrest for the unregistered, illegal firearm. (Facebook)After receiving warnings from the World Health Organization that the COVID-19 Omicron variant poses a high risk of infection surges across the globe and the first confirmed U.S. case, Governor Larry Hogan reminded the public of Maryland's preparedness efforts. He continues to urge all eligible Marylanders to get a booster shot as soon as possible so that they can maintain their "immunity against this virus and its variants". (Maryland.gov) Today's Laurel Daily is brought to you in part by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Laurel: CMIT HS Open House - CMIT Academy North - High Public Charter (6:00 p.m.) The Hideout Comedy Lounge 1st Thursdays—The Hideout in Laurel runs comedy shows every first Thursday of every month. It's the best place in Laurel for comedy! You will be hard-pressed to find a more fun and friendly atmosphere in the area than The Hideout. Enjoy great comedy with delicious food and drinks with great people. Ten comedians will take the stage to perform a 10-minute stand up routine. The comedians who make it through a full set will be voted on by the audience for the $100 cash prize. (8:00 p.m.)Laurel Dutch Country Farmers Market—Open on 9701 Fort Meade Road (9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)Public Food Distribution— Join Prayer Tower Bible Way Apostolic Faith in serving the community by giving away fruits and vegetables, bread, meats, and dairy products that are donated for distribution to the needy. Boxes and bags filled with groceries to grab and go. Volunteers are welcomed to call (240)583-0996 to get involved. (10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)A Christmas Carol—Attend this holiday performance at Ford's Theatre! (12:00 p.m.)Speed Dating Washington DC | Singles Event | Seen on VH1 — A low key, sophisticated approach to dating in DC. Meeting your special someone shouldn't be anything but a comfortable and relaxed experience. Enjoy this private club atmosphere. Be rewarded with discounts and complimentary events. It's the perfect opportunity to find a companion for concerts, festivals or shows. (7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)Visionaries of the Creative Arts: ISM —The conception of ISM was inspired by the actual events within the deaf and hard of hearing communities, where they have encountered systemic racism and social injustice based on the color of their skin, gender identity, disability, and many more. This play highlights the actors' life experiences of oppression and discrimination before and during the inception of the Black Lives Matter movement and the pandemic. VOC's goal is to help make positive change by sharing their stories and finding solutions to societal issues. This production will be performed in American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English. (8:00 p.m.) From my notebook: PGCPS: PG13 Episode 12: The scene is set for the biggest football game of the season in Prince George's County as the top two teams in the 4A region meet in a highly anticipated rematch with a state title bid on the line. (Instagram) City of Laurel - Government: The holidays can be stressful! Here's an opportunity to take a mental health check and walk away with toys for the kids on Dec. 4 at 1:00 p.m. (Facebook) 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: [Webinar] Is Solar Right For Me? (December 4) One more, CRAFTS GALORE! Saturday 12/4/21 from 9AM-2PM (December 4) [Webinar] Roof Replacement 101: Everything You Need to Know (December 4) 14,000+SF Potomac Manor Online Auction, Real Estate & Furniture (December 5) Add your event For sale: auto for sale (Details) Add your item Gigs & services: A Handyman with a Minivan.... (Details) Add your gig or service Job listings: Tax preparer (Details) Add your job listing Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for another update! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors along for the ride. 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? I'm all ears. You can email me at [email protected].