🌱 Gov. Hogan Calls For Gas Tax Suspension + Beltway Car Crash

Alexis Goring
Updated ·6 min read

Good day, neighbors! Alexis Goring here with the Monday issue of the Laurel Daily.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and warmer. High: 59 Low: 36.

Here are the top three stories in Laurel today:

  1. A multi-vehicle crash happened on the Inner Loop of the Beltway at Landover Road in Prince George's County on Sunday, resulting in two people being sent to the hospital with serious injuries. A pedestrian was injured. Due to this accident, all lanes of the Beltway were closed near the crash for over two hours. (WTOP)

  2. After the Board of Revenue Estimates reported an increase in Maryland's record budget surplus, Governor Larry Hogan issued a statement. "People across the country are being squeezed by surging inflation on everything from gas to groceries⁠—Marylanders, especially our retirees, deserve and need this relief...we are working with our legislative partners on an emergency suspension of the gas tax to help with the pain at the pump...I have called on the Biden administration to increase domestic energy production to help lower costs,” he said. (Maryland.gov)

  3. Last Fall, Paige Blake, a junior biology major at Bowie State University, participated in the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Scholars Program recognized for their academic achievements, entrepreneurship, and campus leadership. This honor carries extraordinary significance for Blake because she is following in her mother’s footsteps. “To my knowledge, this is the first time that a mother and daughter from any HBCU have been named White House Scholars,” said Elyse Jones, HBCU Scholars Program Coordinator in the U.S. Department of Education. (Bowie State)

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Today in Laurel:

  • NACG 2022 Regional Conference: No Child Grieves Alone—Roberta's House Family Grief Support Center in Baltimore is proud to host the National Alliance for Children's Grief Regional Conference tour titled, "No Child Grieves Alone." In partnership with the New York Life Foundation, NACG supports these communities in building back after the tremendous losses and isolation of the past two years. The Conference presenters are three leading voices in the field of childhood bereavement, Dr. Tashel Bordere, Dr. Michaeleen Burns, and Dr. Donna Schuurman, connecting us in honor of the children we collectively serve. The NACG's vision is for no child to have to grieve alone. (9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)

  • Women Igniting Change Panel—As a part of Women's History Month, join the Do Good Institute and the Alumni Association for a panel featuring Women Igniting Change at Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center in College Par at the University of Maryland. This event will feature a Q&A panel of successful alumnae with experience in the nonprofit and/or social impact worlds, moderated by the Student Alumni Leadership Council. Following the panel, there will be a brief networking mocktail/cocktail hour with heavy appetizers for attendees. This event is geared towards current students and young alumnae. (6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.)

  • GriefShare—Our GriefShare group will begin meeting virtually on Zoom, Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. If you or anyone you know is grieving the loss of a loved one, consider taking part or inviting someone to participate in this program. For more information, please contact griefshare@oslclaurel.org. Our upcoming events are listed below, please click the “register” button below the event that you would like to attend. (7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)

  • An Evening With Kiefer Sutherland w/ Marc Copely & Rocco DeLuca at the City Winery in D.C.—Kiefer Sutherland has been a professional actor for over thirty years, starring in movies such as, ‘Stand By Me,’ and ‘The Lost Boys,’ as well as the TV series ‘24’, ‘Designated Survivor’ and ‘The Fugitive.’ Over the last five years Sutherland has focused on developing his music career. His debut album: ‘Down In A Hole’ was released in 2016. He released a second album, ‘Reckless & Me’, in 2019 and has toured both records extensively. (7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Associate Commissioner, Consumer Education & Advocacy Joy Hatchette, Maryland Insurance Administration: Spring is almost here! Stop by the MIA booth at the Maryland Home and Garden Show this weekend at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium. (Nextdoor)

  • Corporal Kurt Schnitzenbaumer, Prince George's County Police Department: PAL is proud to announce a new partnership with The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) and Under Armour for the Inter-Center Flag Football League. (Nextdoor)

  • Corporal Kurt Schnitzenbaumer, Prince George's County Police Department: *Round Table Event* The Prince George's County Police Department is hosting an event to engage the youth of Prince George's County in a direct dialogue with the Prince George’s County Police Department. (Nextdoor)

  • Charles A. Brown, Prince George's County Police Department: Bowie Division 2 CAC and Community Members March is having a Zoom Meeting. Stay up to date on the activities in the Bowie Division 2 Police area by attending the CAC and Community Members Zoom meeting on today (March 14)! (Nextdoor)

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Old Town Laurel: Can anyone recommend a good but affordable car mechanic? My 2009 Buick’s check engine light is on. We’ve run through all the obvious repairs: gas cap, pumps, injectors, O2 sensor, even replaced the secondary fuse box. (Nextdoor)

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Settlers Landing: Goldendoodle puppy looking for new home. She is six months old, sweet and playful. She loves people and other dogs. She has been spayed, is up-to-date on vaccines, and has 10 months remaining of a puppy health plan. (Nextdoor)

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Old Town Laurel: Beware folks, the bad guys are still after our catalytic converters. We got hit last night when they sawed the catalytic converter off of our 2007 Prius. (Nextdoor)

  • Virtual 7th Mayor and City Council Meeting: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Laurel will be holding virtual meetings. (City of Laurel)

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— 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