County Council Approves New Police Chief+Kids' Outdoor Storytime

Good morning, neighbors! Alexis Goring here with a fresh issue of the Laurel Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in Laurel.

First, today's weather: Rain starting in the afternoon. High: 87 Low: 70.

Here are the top two stories today in Laurel:

1. Prince George’s County officially has a new police chief. Chief Malik Aziz was sworn in by County Executive Angela Alsobrooks Tuesday, after he was unanimously approved by the County Council. He’s the former executive director of the National Black Police Association and is widely seen as a reformer and strong proponent of community policing. (WTOP)
2. A two-alarm fire broke out in Landover, on Wednesday morning, engulfing three homes, displacing 14 people and sending one firefighter to the hospital. The Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department said firefighters responded to the 1000 block of Catesby Terrace around 6:15 a.m. and found smoke coming out of a two-story rowhouse. (WTOP)

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Today in Laurel

• Laurel Dutch Country Farmers Market – Located at 9701 Fort Meade Road, the market is open. (9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
• Outdoor Ready 2 Read Storytime (for Ages 3 to 5) – Join this event for an outdoor storytime in the library's courtyard to enjoy books, songs and rhymes! Face masks and physical distancing are required for all participants over the age of 2. (10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)
• Letterfly Pinstriping at Old Glory Harley-Davidson – Enjoy watching the hand-painted designs come to life as the artist (Letterfly) plies his special skills as pinstripe, pictorial, and lettering artist on motorcycles and helmets for an increasing list of satisfied customers. No ticket or reservation needed. (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• Auricular Acupuncture at MUIH Main Campus – Master’s level acupuncture students, under supervision by licensed and experienced faculty, are providing safe and effective auricular treatments. Limit: Six participants per seating to ensure a safe, physically distanced, and peaceful experience. (1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.)

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Events:

• Xtreme Hip Hop with Dréa (July 8)
• [Webinar] Roof Replacement 101: Everything You Need to Know (July 10)
• Parents Night Out: Pajama Painting Party (July 16)

Job listings:

• Dog Day Care Attendant (Details)

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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.

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