First and foremost, I want to thank every resident who supported our campaign, volunteered their time, opened their doors, shared their concerns, and believed in our vision for the future of District...

I am very concerned about the pro-development advocacy group, "Greater Greater Washington," endorsing Martin Mitchell to succeed County Councilmember Tom Dernoga. GGW was a leading proponent of Governor...

My historic candidacy for District 1 County Council clearly has the establishment, who want to control this seat, running scared. The two incumbents who have held this seat for the last 24 straight years...

The reporting by Kit Slack, “Laurel City Council requires builders to sell homes for less,” (March 2026) provides a clear explanation of the issues involved. The recently updated housing construction...

I strongly support for The Maryland Informed Dining Act, sponsored by Delegate Emily Shetty and Senator Alonzo Washington. Marylanders are consuming far too much sodium and added sugar—well beyond...

I just read the article “Winter Storm Prep and Goals Fulfilled” regarding snow removal preparation. But after Winter Storm Fern in late January, the “preparation” just didn’t cut it. I am...

Paul Gentile responded to this letter Feb. 23, 2026 Dear editor, A recent letter by Paul Gentile about WSSC Water’s 48-inch diameter raw water pipeline project reflects strong public interest...

Last month's piece, "A Federal Worker's Story," got me thinking. I have lived in the Laurel area most of my adult life, but whether you have lived here all your life, or just recently moved here, you are...

Zoning and planning are definitely complicated, but they are one of the most important things for us to pay attention to at the county level if we want to improve our quality of life and fight climate...

By Mary Cook Which elected officials could say no to improving their community?  Which could say no to improving their constituents’ quality of life and making their city more attractive to newcomers? ...