🌱 Armored Truck Robbed In Laurel + BSU Student Honored By Biden

Alexis Goring
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Hey, Laurel! Here's everything you need to know to get this Monday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Sunshine mixing with clouds. High: 57 Low: 44.

Here are the top three stories today in Laurel:

  1. Laurel Police are investigating a robbery of an armored truck driver. Officers were called to the 14600 block of Baltimore Ave around 10:30 a.m. for an armed robbery last week. After arriving on the scene, they spoke with the driver of an armored truck who said that three masked individuals approached them and robbed them of a deposit bag filled with money. The suspects fled the scene in a dark-colored SUV traveling down Baltimore Ave. (WUSA9.com)

  2. Prince George’s County Police are looking for the people responsible for vandalizing a police cruiser near Laurel while it was trying to disperse a crowd, late Saturday night. Sirens blared while people attacked the Prince George’s County Police car.(WTOP)

  3. Last week, the White House announced that Paige Blake, a 20-year-old junior at Bowie State University student, was appointed by President Joe Biden to the President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Blake is a native of Prince George’s County. She plans to attend medical school and study neurology to help others with spina bifida and other neurological conditions. When she was 4, Blake was diagnosed with a form of spina bifida. Now, she uses her personal experience to help advocate for others. (Baltimore Sun)

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Today in Laurel:

  • Ready 2 Read Storytime at the Laurel Branch Library (10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)

  • Babies in Bloom at Russet Library in Maryland City—Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes and playtime while building early literacy skills. A great way to get to know other families in your community! (10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)

  • Pet Photos with the Bunny—Get your pets ready for their close-up! Family Pet Photos are available every Monday in Center Court in The Mall at Prince George's. (12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.)

  • Piano Jazz at Tagliata in Baltimore—To complement the restaurant’s menu and decor, guests will be able to hear some of Baltimore’s most talented musicians play Tagliata’s 1926 Steinway piano 7 nights a week in the lounge. Pasta, wine and live piano will make every night out even more memorable! (6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)

  • Teaching Afrikan-Centered: Homeschooling Bootcamp—Are you ready to homeschool your Black child? As you ready yourself for the journey ahead, this course will walk you through the knowledge, fundamentals, and step-by-step actions that you will need to take in order to create an effective Afrikan-Centered learning environment. This is a fast-track, 5-day course to help Black families start their homeschool journey. (7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, South Laurel Park: My name is Cedrick. I'm a technician electrician with over 15 years of experience. If you are having any problems please don't hesitate to give me a call. I can fix it, replace it, or do a new installation. (Nextdoor)

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Russett: *MISSING PERSON* Kayla Sharpless is missing! Anyone with information should contact Detective Schline in the Anne Arundel County Police Department at 410-222-6155. (Nextdoor)

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Emerson: Does anyone know where Danny, the nail technician who used to work at the nail salon on Gorman Road is now working? He’s the best I found and now he’s gone. (Nextdoor)

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Greencastle Estates: I lost my hair designer due to COVID. I am asking for recommendations in the Burtonsville or Old Town Laurel area. I would prefer someone with experience as my hair can be a challenge sometimes. Thank you in advance. (Nextdoor)

  • LVFD Business Meeting: The business meeting of the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department is held on the first and third Monday of every month from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Laurel VFD)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. I'll see you around!

— 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.

This article originally appeared on the Laurel Patch