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Hey there, Laurel! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Were you near Annapolis Road during this fatal crash involving a Laurel woman?

Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cloudy, with a high of 42 and low of 28 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., temps: high: 46, low: 41.
  • Monday: Breezy; a little morning rain, with a high of 61 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Laurel Woman Dies in Two-Vehicle Collision near Hyattsville, Police Seek Witnesses (hoodline.com) — A 49-year-old Laurel woman, Laura Johnson, has died after a two-vehicle crash near Hyattsville, where she was initially hospitalized with injuries that did not seem life-threatening. Prince George’s County Police are asking anyone who saw the Annapolis Road collision or has information to contact their Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit or submit anonymous tips referencing the case number provided.
   

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    Sunday December 28
  • Tommy Davidson
    Baltimore Comedy Factory, 5625 O'Donnell St, Baltimore
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Warm wishes to all celebrating Kwanzaa.
    May this season bring a renewed sense of purpose and unity. (Nextdoor )
  • All lanes are open on I-70 Baltimore National Pike eastbound at Exit 82 US 40 following a crash.
    11:15PM on Dec 25: All eastbound lanes of I-70 Baltimore National Pike at Exit 82 US 40 are closed due to a crash. (Nextdoor )
  • BJ's Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial in Laurel. Apply here.
  • Ross Stores posted a job opening for Store Protection Specialist in Laurel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Laurel here.

🗞 Nearby News

Greenbelt

  • Space photo of the day for Dec. 25, 2025 (space.com)
  • Federal judge to hold hearing on whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia is being vindictively prosecuted (greenwichtime.com)

Columbia

  • Winter Weather Advisory Changed For Howard County (patch.com)

College Park

Ok Laurel! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I have no idea. I didn’t even know sheep could knit.
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