Laurel’s Bay’N’Surf Restaurant, which closed in February 2007 due to an electrical fire, will reopen within the next six months—but not in Laurel, owner Suzanne Edelmann told The Gazette. While Edelmann said the menu and recipes would remain the same at the new location, she said the new address would be about a 15- to 20-minute drive from the old one on Baltimore Avenue. She declined to disclose the exact whereabouts of the new location. Apr 24, 2008
This MD STATE action appears to be related to Villas at Laurel at Briarcroft Lane, by Villas at Laurel, LLC. QUOTE 22 BPW/PSC Prince George's SUI Villas at Laurel, LLC. Approve the recommendation of the IAC for the sale of the South Laurel High School Site by PG Govt. [OCT 17, 2007]
Residents who moved to the Laurel Lakes development for the beauty of the nearby water may be relieved to hear that a restoration project is slated to begin there later this year. Jan 17,2008
Laurel Lakes' developer, Michael T. Rose, said the new lakes were designed mostly as stormwater management ponds, to capture water flowing in through their feeder stream, Bear Branch, and surrounding roads and parking lots during heavy rains. Nov 10, 2005
After years of planning, Prince George's County officials will soon begin construction on five demonstration projects, including four in Laurel, that they hope will improve the quality of water that ends up flowing into the Upper Patuxent River and the Chesapeake Bay.
It's a sad day for Burtonsville, but Burtonsville's loss could be Laurel's gain. As the market's owners look for a new home, the empty former furniture store on Route 198, just over the Anne Arundel County line, is high on the list of possible sites. Nov 29, 2007
In the wake of the two recent violent inmate escapes from Laurel Regional Hospital -- only two months apart -- i will be compiling selected representative news items as i find them about Laurel Regional Hospital Security in the NEWS section of this South Laurel Blog for community reference now and in future.
For the second time in two months, a prisoner being treated at Laurel Regional Hospital escaped police custody Wednesday, Jan. 2, setting off a frantic manhunt, causing both the hospital and nearby schools to be temporarily locked down and raising questions about treating violent criminals at hospitals. Jan 3, 2008
A prisoner who escaped custody Wednesday after being taken to Laurel Regional Hospital for medical treatment was killed in a shootout with Prince George’s County police in Suitland after a seven-hour manhunt. Jan 3, 2008
City enters blogosphere with 'Laurel Straight Up!' The city has joined the world of bloggers by launching its own blog site. "Laurel Straight Up!," which went live Dec. 20, is designed, city officials said, to provide residents with information on new legislation, city meetings, public hearings, development projects, special events and programs. Dec 27, 2007 Visitors to the site, http://laurelstraightup.blogspot.com/, will be able to post their thoughts, suggestions and concerns regarding the city government.
Ispahan Loop, 9200 block, 9:49 a.m. July 19. Theft from auto. Ispahan Loop, 9200 block, 9:32 a.m. July 18. Theft from auto
Driving the increase in violent crime was a 57 percent rise in aggravated assaults. Like the June 19 homicide, most of the assaults were the result of disputes between suspects and victims who knew each other, said Laurel Police Chief David Crawford. July 19, 2007
With a new manager charting its course and new chefs in the kitchen, Sapphire Indian Restaurant in Laurel is looking to set a new standard for variety, creativity and authenticity in Indian food in the area. Oct 21, 2004 Manager Tarun Chhabra began polishing the restaurant's image right away when he came on board about a year ago.
South Laurel is a census-designated place (CDP) in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 20,479 at the 2000 census.
20708 Zip Code Detailed Profile
Fairlane Place, 9200 block, 6:38 a.m. May 3. Theft from auto.
Airbag thefts, which first became a serious problem in the city about a year ago, are surging this month after no reported cases in January and February, Laurel police said. Twenty airbags were stolen from 10 vehicles so far this month in Laurel City.
Robinson's fatal shooting Jan. 28 made him the third person in roughly two years to be killed in front of J's. It also marked the latest in a recent spate of killings to follow go-go performances at nightclubs in Prince George's County and the District. Feb 12, 2007
Web site with community information about the area centered on South Laurel (20708), but the menu also has many links to P.G. County and Maryland resources.
The owners of Laurel Mall plan to redevelop and rename the 28-year old mall. Los Angeles-based Somera Capital Management and Boston-based AEW Capital Management, which acquired the mall a year ago for $31 million, are revamping the list of retailers, restaurants and entertainment including adding a large bookstore and a 16-screen movie theater that will replace the JC Penney. Feb 5, 2007
The architect presented a slide show explaining how they turned to Laurel's unique history for new design elements. Georgian architectural elements lifted from the train station. Brick facades and stone are reminiscent of Laurel's early mills. Lots of brick, wrought iron and features from turn of the century color palettes. The pageantry of Thoroughbred horse racing lend an air of fun and color to a children's playground. Jan 30, 2007
By the end of next year, visitors to Laurel Mall could be enjoying a new 16- screen theater with stadium seating, a two-story bookstore, restaurants with sidewalk dining and a new anchor store at the newly made-over mall. Feb 1, 2007
The owners of Laurel Mall last week announced a plan to turn the ailing shopping center into a walkable town center with restaurants, a movie theater and national chain retailers. Feb 5, 2007
Kareem Abdus-Salaam, one of the developers of a $36 million residential project in Capitol Heights, waited patiently one evening last week to address the Pepper Mill Village Civic Association.
Plans to transform the 27-year-old Laurel Mall into a dynamic, mixed-use town center should come into focus in 2007, beginning with a presentation by the mall’s owner expected sometime this month. Jan 4, 2007
Seth Harry & Associates, Inc. info@sethharry.com Projects - Urban Design / Town Planning Laurel Mall Makeover, Laurel, MD Aug 23, 2005
Signs around Laurel Mall these days say: "Admit it. You love a good makeover. The amazing transformation of Laurel Mall begins. Nov 20, 2006
Laurel Mall 14828 Baltimore Avenue Laurel, Maryland 20707 (301) 953-3300
A pedestrian bridge between the parking and shopping areas at Laurel Mall slammed to the ground Thursday night, forcing the mall to close yesterday, police said. There were no injuries, but the block surrounding the 90-store mall was roped off with yellow caution tape. July 2, 2005
The Laurel Mall in Laurel, Maryland (located on Rte. 1 almost midway between Baltimore and Washington) was never an especially big mall -- less than one hundred stores, I'd guess -- but it was a pretty decent middle class mall. March 29, 2006
In January, mall owner Somera Capital Management and manager General Growth Properties (better known for the Mall in Columbia) plan to make a big announcement next month about an even bigger transformation for the almost-dead mall. Dec 2006
The Realty Institute Index for Laurel SE The Realty Institute Index calculates the buyer-seller balance for this zip code based on the previous month's real estate sales activity. The index varies from 0 (very cold) to 100 (extremely hot).
Police were called to a home in the 13700 block of Engleman Drive just after noon on Tuesday and found a woman and her baby shot to death in the house. Dec 12, 2006
Two Food Lion stores in Laurel later this month will become the first in Maryland to be converted into a discount grocer recently introduced by the chain’s parent company. July 6, 2006
Following three traffic studies over the course of the last year, Laurel is scheduled to install ‘‘tape islands” on three sections of Fourth Street next month, with plans in place for more restrictive measures if those are not effective. Laurel Gazette June 29, 2006 A1
The Prince George's County Planning Board last week approved the final housing units for a townhouse community in South Laurel that was first approved nearly a quarter-century ago. June 22,2006 <b> There are factual erfrors in the article -- the agreed amenities do not include a pool.<b>
Information about the planned Villas at Laurel Town House development given to South Laurel area Community Association reps. May 22, 2006
The Crystal Plaza at Route 197 and Muirkirk Road is continuing to come together and the new Rite Aid looks great. The estimated opening date will fall sometime between June 22 and 30. There are plans to build an up-scale villa-style community of about 85 townhomes, priced at $500,000 and up, on the current Metro Bus lot at Route 197 (Laurel-Bowie Road) and Briarcroft Lane, near the Park View Senior Apartments. June 1, 2006
To better keep up with development proposals in the South Laurel area, a number of homeowner associations are banding together to form a South Laurel Civic Federation. The nascent group met Thursday, May 18, to hear details about a proposed townhouse project that would be built on part of a Prince George's County commuter parking lot at Route 197 and Briarcroft Lane. 05/25/06 Laurel Leader
Anne Arundel County school and health officials are trying to determine the cause a rash outbreak at Brock Bridge Elementary School in Laurel, Md. NBC TV 4 March 17, 2006 with VIDEO and Slides
La Palapa Too Mexican Grill & Cantina in Laurel provides enough ambiance and authentic cuisine to introduce them to some of that country’s wonders. MArch 16, 2006
Scientist studies major killer in Civil War- bugs
Laurel MD Crime Statistics (2004 Crime Data) compared with national averages.
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