Local Teen Competed In U.S. Olympic Trials + Deadly Beltway Crash

Hello, neighbors! It's me again, Alexis Goring, your host of the Laurel Daily. Here are the most important things happening today in Laurel.

First, today's weather: Humid throughout the day. High: 96 Low: 74.

Here are the top three stories today in Laurel:

1. Laurel resident Juliette Whittaker, age 17, competed at the U.S. Olympic trials in the 800-meter race at the end of June and she qualified with a personal-best performance at a national high school indoor meet in January. For her commitment and excellence in running and her breakthrough at the national level, Whittaker has been selected as The Baltimore Sun’s 2020-21 High School Girls Athlete of the Year. (Baltimore Sun: Subscription required)

2. Fort George G. Meade has fully implemented all 18 elements of the Tenant Bill of Rights for residents living in housing managed and maintained by Corvias, the installation’s housing partner. The U.S. Army announced it had completed implementation of the Department of Defense’s Tenant Bill of Rights, which was adopted following the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020. (Baltimore Sun: Subscription required)

3. A woman is dead and two other people are hurt after a car ran off the Capital Beltway on Sunday morning, Maryland State Police said. The crash happened just after 3:30 a.m. on the Outer Loop near Route 4 in Forestville. The police investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing. (WTOP)

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Today in Laurel

• Laurel Town Hall Hosted by the 21st District Delegation (7:00 PM)
• Corrie Parks: Uncanny Bodies – Corrie Francis Parks searches for life among the inanimate, endowing tiny grains of sand with their own autonomy. (11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• Pastor's Bible Study –Every week at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays, one of the pastors of Our Savior Lutheran Church will lead a Bible study. (7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.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.)
• Basketball Skills & Development Training Camp – Head Coach Hosni Ali is a highly skilled expert in the field of basketball. Your child will benefit from the coach’s passion to build an array of skills, simulated games, speed and quickness, and conditioning. Position-specific drill work as well as fundamentals will be stressed. (7:00 p.m.)
• Coach Deb's Basketball Camp – No matter what your skill or experience level, take your game to the next level at this camp! Through skill development, games, team competitions, and contests, Coach Deb Taylor and staff ensure that you have fun and improve your game. For more info, please contact Coach Deb at: triathlon32@yahoo.com. (9:00 a.m. to 2:00 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. (12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.)

Laurel Patch Notebook

• Laurel TV is looking for a part-time reporter (Details here)
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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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