The Laurel Independent

Laurel-trained horse has its eye on the prize at the Preakness Stakes

A Laurel-trained horse and its jockey will take aim at one of horse racing’s biggest prizes at this year’s Preakness Stakes — on a track they know well. The 151st running of the $2 million Preakness Stakes will be held Saturday, May 16, at Laurel Park, drawing national attention as the race relocates from its longtime home at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, which is undergoing renovations....

Laurel-trained horse has its eye on the prize at the Preakness Stakes - The Laurel Independent A Laurel-trained horse and its jockey will take aim at one of horse racing’s biggest prizes at this year’s Preakness Stakes — on a track they know well. The 151st running of the $2 million Preakness Stakes will be held Saturday, May 16, at Laurel Park, drawing national attention as the race re...

***UPDATE*** The City of Laurel says Amigos Mexican Grill has been ordered closed for up to 30 days following a review of the restaurant’s Cinco de Mayo event that ended in separate shooting and stabbing incidents that injured five people.

City officials said preliminary findings included:
▪️ Misrepresentation of the event’s security plan
▪️ Misrepresentation involving the Prince George’s County liquor board
▪️ Misrepresentation of the intended use of the space

The restaurant’s use and occupancy permit was suspended effective Friday, May 8, according to the city.

“The safety of our residents, visitors, and businesses remains our highest priority,” Mayor Keith Sydnor said in a statement.

Police previously said three people were shot and two others were stabbed following the May 5 celebration at the Centre at Laurel shopping center.

Residents press Maryland comptroller on rising energy costs, affordability

Prince George’s County residents sought answers from Maryland’s comptroller on affordability and rising energy costs during a meeting Thursday evening at the Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center. Comptroller Brooke Lierman took questions from roughly 50 residents who attended the District 1 Community Conversation event hosted by Prince George’s County Council member Tom Dernoga (Dist.1). The event focused on updating residents on the legislative impacts on the state level and the comptroller's…...

Residents press Maryland comptroller on rising energy costs, affordability - The Laurel Independent Prince George’s County residents sought answers from Maryland’s comptroller on affordability and rising energy costs during a meeting Thursday evening at the Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center. Comptroller Brooke Lierman took questions from roughly 50 residents who attended the District 1 ...