As the nation focuses on the yearlong celebration of its 250th birthday, the Laurel community is seeking a meaningful contribution on a local scale. That calls for not only looking at what we learned...

Last month, I wrote about how Laurel might prepare for America’s 250th anniversary. That kind of planning matters. But preparation isn’t only about events or timelines. It’s also about the habits...

Crossing into the new year, we arrive at a milestone. During 2026, on July 4, the United States will celebrate its semiquincentennial – which means 250th – anniversary of independence. Big events...

We celebrate the winter holidays enriched with customs and traditions of many cultures of our diverse communities in Laurel. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, our city is made up of approximately 49%...

There’s something special about the fall season between the glorious mornings of pinkish sunrises and the amber glow of fading sunsets: It's a gift we freely receive when we pay attention. As John...