Plans To Widen Capital Beltway + Summer Camp in Hybrid Format

Welcome to the Laurel Daily! Here you will find fun events going on this week, including updates on the plan to widen the congested Capital Beltway, local summer camps offered in a hybrid format, free acupuncture and details on where children can go to develop basketball skills.

Weather Report:

Today, the weather will be warm and humid with sunshine and clouds. There will be a thunderstorm in the afternoon. Temperatures will reach a high of 87 degrees.

Here are the top two stories in Laurel today:

1. Maryland officials have scaled back their plan to widen the congested Capital Beltway around the District of Columbia, along with its connection to Interstate 270. The original plan, pushed by Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan since 2017, was supported by the region’s business leaders. Transportation officials said it would reduce annual drive time for the typical highway commuter by 73 hours, and it wouldn’t cost taxpayers because toll revenues would finance the project. But many local officials and community leaders spoke against widening the highways. They argued that the project would increase emissions of climate-altering greenhouse gases without easing the traffic congestion it was proposed to relieve. (Bay Journal)

2. The historical society’s popular summer camps will return this year in a hybrid format. All three of the camps are free. The Rube Goldberg Camp is open to rising third to fifth graders during the week of June 21 to 25 from 10:00 a.m. to noon daily. Students will learn how to build a simple machine and their connections to 19th-century mill life. Monday’s programming will be online, while programming Tuesday through Friday will be on-site at the Laurel Museum on Main Street. Registration is open. Contact info@laurelhistoricalsociety.org for a registration form. (Baltimore Sun)

Today in Laurel:

• Power Flow (In Studio & Online w/ Courtney) – Join Power Flow in the studio or online from home! It offers a challenging Vinyasa flow sequence of poses that increases your heart rate and makes you sweat. If you are a seasoned Yogi and thriving to challenge your body and mind to deepen your practice, this class is for you. Pose modifications for advanced poses are offered so you can listen to your body and pick the option that is suitable for you! Sign-up or if needed, cancel at least one hour before the time that class starts. (6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.)
• Zoom Bible Study – Every Wednesday, one of the pastors from Our Savior Lutheran Church will lead a study of The Holy Bible. You are welcome to join! Email the church office for the Zoom information. Pastor Peter will be leading this series through June 30. (7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
• Webinar for Health and Wellness – Learn about the Health and Wellness Coaching Master Degree Programs at Maryland University of Integrative Health. By participating in this session, you will learn about ways to turn your passion for health and wellness coaching into a fulfilling career helping others. The unique curriculum is based on best practices in the field with a focus on integrative health, MUIH’s philosophies on health and healing, and much more! (11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
• Basketball Skills & Development Training Camp – Hosni Ali, Head Coach and Founder of Hosni Ali Level Up Basketball, is a highly skilled expert in the field of basketball. He played point guard and shooting guard in China, Italy, India and Egypt. Your child will benefit from Ali’s passion to build an array of skills, simulated games, speed, quickness and conditioning. (7:00 p.m.)
• Free Acupuncture – Master’s level acupuncture students, under supervision by licensed and experienced faculty, will provide safe and effective auricular treatments. There is a limit of six participants per seating in order to ensure a safe, physically distanced, and peaceful experience. (1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.)

Laurel Patch Notebook:

• Laurel TV is looking for a part-time reporter (Details here)
• Read all the latest job openings in Laurel (Details here)
• The local Wawa will serve FREE coffee will until June 13! (Details here)

Now you’re all caught up with the local news and events for today!

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