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The trails surrounding Lake Artemesia are busy once the weather turns warm. The lake and the natural area around it have a rich history. Photo by JONATHAN PETER BELLING
Lake Artemesia has layered history
June 30, 2026
Trout fishing is a main warm-weather attraction at Lake Artemesia, where visitors also can walk, hike, cycle and picnic. Photo by JONATHAN PETER BELLING
Lake Artemesia offers outdoor activities for summer
June 30, 2026
A proposed new design for Route 1 in North College Park aims to relieve traffic congestion and make the highway safer for cyclists and pedestrians. Photo by JONATHAN PETER BELLING
State planners unveil Route 1 redesign for North College Park
June 30, 2026
The Prince George’s County fire chief has walked back her plan to cut paramedic shifts at the College Park Volunteer Fire Department from three each day to one. Photo by JONATHAN PETER BELLING
County hits pause on removing local paramedics
June 30, 2026
Ghana native Justice Sakyi with his family of soccer players.
From Where I Stand: Immigrant eyes on FIFA World Cup 2026
June 29, 2026
Laurel Elementary School celebrated its centennial in June.
Laurel Elementary celebrates 100 years of educating generations of students
July 3, 2026
Darwin Romero ran for Prince George's County Council District 1 this year.
Letter to the editor: I ran for office and lost. I learned voters need more engagement.
July 2, 2026
People play in the fountain at Emancipation Community Park at the City of Laurel's Juneteenth Celebration on June 20, 2026.
Laurel’s Juneteenth celebration honors history while building community
June 30, 2026
Ghana native Justice Sakyi with his family of soccer players.
From Where I Stand: Immigrant eyes on FIFA World Cup 2026
June 29, 2026
Wilbert Nicholson, Laurel Boys & Girls Club president, makes remarks to the Laurel mayor and City Council during a July 22 council meeting.
Laurel mayor, Boys & Girls Club clash at City Council meeting
June 29, 2026
Darwin Romero ran for Prince George's County Council District 1 this year.
Letter to the editor: I ran for office and lost. I learned voters need more engagement.
July 2, 2026
Miss Floribunda: Runaway runners
Miss Floribunda: Runaway runners
June 14, 2026
Unlike many county municipalities, Hyattsville hosts an array of grocery stores.
Science of the City: Why is Hyattsville a food rainforest?
June 10, 2026
A garden can be reviewed with care and diligence.
How to bring a garden back to life
June 9, 2026
Guess who came to dinner? A Lesser Anglewing. Photo by Fred Seitz
Inner Space Column: Tracking Laurel’s phenology
June 3, 2026

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A tenant at Avondale Apartments holds a dead mouse found in her unit.

Mice infest apartment building

JOE MURCHISON  • November 18, 2025

The city of Laurel announced Oct. 29 that it is working with Avondale Apartments to remedy a mouse infestation that prompted a suit from one of the tenants.  In a press release, the city said...

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