South Laurel News and Views

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146057842008-07-16T20:05:32.001-04:00South Laurel News and ViewsGarold Stonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11074241818845463593noreply@blogger.comBlogger117125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14605784.post-79948590180909193812008-07-14T18:16:00.008-04:002008-07-14T18:57:29.582-04:00Young Police Explorers Need Donations for Trip

Young men and women members of Police Explorer Post 600 sponsored by our local Prince George's County Police District VI (Beltsville, Greenbelt, Laurel, Calverton, Adelphi, Monpelier and Knollwood) (MAP) are trying to go to Denver to represent Prince George's County in the annual police explorers national competition. Last year two District VI Police Explorers took top honors in those events

Garold Stonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11074241818845463593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14605784.post-19029349297054053492008-07-14T18:12:00.002-04:002008-07-14T18:15:32.105-04:00Laurel Police Officer Struck by Hit & Run July 13

MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF LAUREL OFFICE OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR 8103 Sandy Spring Road ·Laurel, Maryland 20707 (301) 725-5300 ext. 244 Internet Address http://www.laurel.md.us · E- Mail – jcollins@laurel.md.us Fax (301) 490-5068 OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE Date of Release: July 14,

Garold Stonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11074241818845463593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14605784.post-88391785809837358382008-07-11T19:03:00.005-04:002008-07-11T19:10:22.305-04:00Kafe Kabab Opens in Crystal Plaza

The new Kafe Kabab restaurant began its Grand Opening today in Crystal Plaza. Download their extensive menu and free drink coupon

Garold Stonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11074241818845463593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14605784.post-43030652521310318232008-07-02T11:00:00.001-04:002008-07-10T18:10:02.176-04:00South Laurel Giant Food Store to Close

Update July 10: Laurel Leader article (link will expire) and Laurel Connexions Blog comments I was in the Giant Food store today on Laurel-Bowie Rd. One of the employees told me that Giant had notified workers that the store would be closed soon and they would be offered jobs at the other Giant Food stores in the area. He indicated there might be something about it in this week's local papers

Garold Stonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11074241818845463593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14605784.post-48017885722929907412008-06-29T10:24:00.027-04:002008-07-02T17:43:34.782-04:00Cpl Findley: Viewing, Service, Procession, Donations, Blue Ribbons

Cpl. Richard Findley (Rest in Peace) Photo Courtesy of Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department July 2, 2008 Update -- CHANGE TO FUNERAL PROCESSION ROUTE AFTER THE JULY 3 SERVICE (ENDING ABOUT NOON) FROM ST JOSEPH'S CHURCH TO I-95, PER KAREN COAKLEY (BCA): Montgomery Road left on to Sellman Road Sellman road down past District 6 Police Station across Rhode Island then left on

Garold Stonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11074241818845463593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14605784.post-59960824946518620062008-06-27T14:16:00.004-04:002008-06-27T16:04:15.948-04:00Sat June 28 Free Youth Basketball Tournament

(MAP) Just south of Muirkirk Rd and Route 1 Just drop-in! Online registration helpful but not required. For future PAL youth activities this summer in the Laurel/Beltsvile/Adelphi/Calverton area contact Cpl. Carter 301 937-0910 PG Police Department Press Release about PAL Summer Basketball Tournament - Free Transportation

Garold Stonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11074241818845463593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14605784.post-5154490580707441842008-06-14T12:09:00.008-04:002008-06-14T18:09:21.405-04:00Old Muirkirk Meadows Driving Range Fire June 13

(Pictures) At 4 AM Friday, June 13, 2008 Laurel Volunteer Fire Department extinguished a fire inside the old golf driving range office building which has been empty for over two years at the west end of Muirkirk Rd at Muirkirk Meadows Rd (map). This was learned from comments at 3:30 pm by a Laurel Volunteer Fire Fighter on the scene, whose unit and two other fire trucks had come back that

Garoldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04492901845697927705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14605784.post-71548567569993326302008-06-11T23:48:00.006-04:002008-06-12T11:47:10.877-04:00Man in standoff with county police - June 11, 2008

Here is an early Prince George's Gazette article about today's police barricade and gun shot at Contee Rd and Rt-197. Later on June 11 it was learned that the incident was over. The despondent man committed suicide. June 12 Update: Revised Prince George's Gazette article

Garoldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04492901845697927705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14605784.post-68475058606661384172008-05-31T14:02:00.006-04:002008-06-04T10:11:57.407-04:00Free Tornado/Severe WX Cell & Email Alerts

Free Tornado/Severe Weather Alerts by Cell Phone Text Message or Email The alert service is free. The cost of delivering cell phone text messages depends on your cellphone billing plan. Other alert services by email, telephone voice, cellphone text or computer screen icon -- are also listed at that web page, some are free and some are paid

Garoldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04492901845697927705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14605784.post-43236057284962154112008-05-31T11:45:00.006-04:002008-06-10T23:07:45.365-04:00June 7: Rare Live Indian & Jazz Music Event at Sapphire Includes Indian, Thai & American Buffet

Garoldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04492901845697927705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14605784.post-13064217355223650312008-05-31T09:04:00.006-04:002008-06-05T23:05:31.368-04:00June 7: Church Building Fun-Raiser

On Saturday, June 7 from 8 am to 1 pm, in the parking lot of St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 8603 Contee Rd, there will be a Fun-Raiser (flea market) by the Touch of Love Bible Church, so they can soon move out of their office suite on Contee Rd into a brand new real church building on Muirkirk Rd near South Laurel. As many know, Touch of Love is very good neighbor, like when they worked with St.

Garoldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04492901845697927705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14605784.post-45631691483349466712008-05-14T23:07:00.005-04:002008-05-15T14:36:57.217-04:00MD State Hope Hotline Prevents Foreclosures

Maryland State Counseling, Refinance, Loan Programs to avoid mortgage default and foreclosure 1-877-462-7555 www.mdhope.org

Garold Stonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11074241818845463593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14605784.post-55963634024544631832008-04-30T12:19:00.000-04:002008-05-05T15:32:49.825-04:00Thefts From Vehicles - Out of Sight, Out of Mind

Prince George's County Police have launched a county-wide campaign to reduce property crimes, including thefts, vehicle thefts, and especially thefts-from-vehicles, which make up the majority of property crimes in our South Laurel area. Please take the simple precautions listed in this flyer and this Police Department press release, so you won't suffer the cost and inconvenience of your car

Garoldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04492901845697927705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14605784.post-73099707850487472772008-04-28T17:24:00.007-04:002008-05-02T07:42:21.570-04:00Sat May 3 Island Flavors Anniversary Celebration

You are Invited to Celebrate ISLAND FLAVORS RESTAURANT ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY Saturday, May 3, 2008 2 PM CRYSTAL PLAZA 12633 Laurel Bowie road LAUREL, MD 20708 (MAP) www.island–flavors.com 301-776-7208

Garoldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04492901845697927705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14605784.post-85402015040422691802008-04-11T10:19:00.002-04:002008-04-28T20:41:27.595-04:00Major Beltway construction April 19 Branch Ave

The State Highway Administration has rescheduled for the weekend of April 19 a major construction project that will close the Capital Beltway at Branch Avenue for up to 17 hours (MAP). Details

Garoldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04492901845697927705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14605784.post-59007709780438727002008-04-10T18:23:00.004-04:002008-04-28T20:41:58.816-04:00April 19 Join Event to Stop Theft From Vehicles

SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2008 LAUREL, CALVERTON, BELTSVILLE YOU are invited to participate with Prince George's County Police Officers in this first of several planned community partnership events to hand out crime prevention literature about how to stop the high number of thefts from vehicles in our communities, which hurts us all in many ways. PLEASE JOIN US Saturday, April 19th START: 10:

Garoldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04492901845697927705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14605784.post-29412020770082978782008-03-18T09:21:00.001-04:002008-04-28T20:42:32.220-04:00Mar 31 7 pm Town Hall Meeting by Councilman Dernoga

Prince George's County Council member Thomas Dernoga is holding a Town Hall meeting Monday, March 31, at 7 p.m. at Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School, 4545 Ammendale Road, Beltsville (MAP) The meeting will focus on next year's budget (*), but participants are free to bring up other issues, such as zoning, traffic or crime. Representatives from the School Board, Department of Public Works

Garoldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04492901845697927705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14605784.post-65845187635020308112008-03-16T09:47:00.000-04:002008-03-23T22:58:01.126-04:00April 2 P.G.Transportation Planning Meeting

Wednesday, April 2, 2008 6:30–9:00 p.m. Eleanor Roosevelt H. S. Cafeteria 7601 Hanover Parkway Greenbelt, Maryland Transportation affects us all. Come, learn, and share your ideas and questions. ⇒ What strategies should be recommended to improve accessibility to transit? ⇒ What types of communities should transit be serving? ⇒ What is the process for funding roadway, transit, and bikeway

Garoldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04492901845697927705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14605784.post-2666099961993846202008-03-15T10:29:00.000-04:002008-03-23T22:58:30.923-04:00Doc's Grille Grand Opening Discount Coupon

Download coupon. 10% discount government employees, Capitol College, Bowie State & Senior Citizens! Other Printable Discount Coupons. Full menu at www.DocsGrilleweb.com

Garold Stonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11074241818845463593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14605784.post-57564633783749181102008-03-14T23:57:00.006-04:002008-03-20T11:33:29.273-04:00Sapphire Indian & Thai Restaurant

Click Image to enlarge Sapphire Indian & Thai Restaurant (MAP) Town Center Shopping Center 13308 Laurel Bowie Rd Laurel, MD 20708 Phone: 301 490-0555 (Reservations and Carry Out) Email: info@sapphireindianrestaurant.com Info & Menu: www.sapphireindianrestaurant.com REVIEWS: Mar 20, 2008 Mar 11, 2008 Oct 28, 2007 Oct 21, 2004

Garoldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04492901845697927705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14605784.post-39458097873458919062008-03-13T17:30:00.009-04:002008-03-15T10:26:50.836-04:00School Bus & Car Collide on Muirkirk 4 pm Mar 13

Around 4 pm Thursday, March 13, 2008 a Prince George's County Schools bus and a red car collided on Muirkirk Rd at Lanner Place (just west of Montpelier Elementary School.) This was two hours after Montpelier ES had let out. By-standers told me the collision occurred as the red car exited Lanner Place turning left onto Muirkirk. The image shows a piece of the front of the red car under the bus.

Garoldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04492901845697927705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14605784.post-84219095043470984012008-02-22T14:37:00.000-05:002008-02-22T15:06:45.643-05:00Police District VI Adds Email Tip Line

Prince George's County Police District VI (*) has added a Tip Line email address police_district6@co.pg.md.us to its recently established confidential Tip Line phone number (301) 931-3575 (previous Tip Line article) Police District VI Commander Preston asks citizens to use the Tip Line phone or email to provide any information or tips about crimes or suspicious activity. For emergencies or

Garoldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04492901845697927705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14605784.post-29074513911817869002008-02-08T23:09:00.000-05:002008-02-29T11:32:29.347-05:00NEW DATE *** Feb 28 Police Chief's Community Forum with Residents of Police District VI

RESCHEDULED TO THURSDAY, FEB 28 7 PM (*) Chief Melvin High Prince George's County Police Chief's Community Forum for Police District VI Beltsville Elementary School 4300 Wicomico Ave Beltsville, MD (Directions) This forum is to facilitate direct dialog between Prince George's County Police Department Chief Melvin High, the new Police District VI Commander, Major Dwayne Preston, District VI

Garoldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04492901845697927705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14605784.post-1845206239206942502008-02-07T17:51:00.010-05:002008-03-17T20:46:45.107-04:00There The WSSC Goes Again, AGAIN !!!

Mar 17 Update: Between March 13 and March 16, the excavation was filled with two separate courses of tightly-packed asphalt -- creating a smooth road surface. Feb 17 Update: Late this Sunday morning, WSSC refilled the excavation with fresh asphalt. Feb 15 Update: It is Friday, just before the 3-day Presidents Day holiday weekend and one week since the excavation was last patched. Predictably,

Garoldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04492901845697927705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14605784.post-48377716167539711982008-01-22T22:07:00.000-05:002008-01-22T22:23:58.866-05:00Feb 21 Muirkirk Ironworks Lecture

At a nexus between Beltsville and South Laurel on Muirkirk Road ... Muirkirk African American Ironworkers Thursday, Feb 21, 7:30 PM Gail Thomas discusses the distinctive landscape and architectural structures of the historic Muirkirk Iron Works. With photographs & artifacts, Thomas examines the everyday lives of the African American iron workers and the buildings, churches and social

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