Hurricane Ida Affects MD + Black Americans Need Reparations

Morning, Laurel! Let’s get you all caught up to start this Friday, September 3 off on an informed note. Here are the most important things going on around Laurel today.

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First, today’s weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 76 Low: 55.

Here are the top four stories in Laurel today:

1. The D.C. region was battered by the remnants of Hurricane Ida on Sept. 1. Tornadoes and flash flooding rushed into a region already waterlogged from recent storms. Two tornadoes struck Maryland, one in Anne Arundel County around 2:15 p.m., and another reported 3 miles west of Wicomico in Charles County. (WTOP)
2. Governor Larry Hogan announced on Sept. 1 that he is directing the State Superintendent of Schools and the Interagency Commission on School Construction to conduct an immediate statewide assessment of ventilation and air filtration in Maryland public school buildings. (Maryland.gov)
3. COMMENTARY: Over hundreds of years Black Americans were systematically beaten, raped, bought, sold, tortured and killed. The United States of America has not fully or even partially accounted for the extreme criminality that occurred here. Black Americans need justice and reparations in order to help bring an end to systemic racism. Justice needs to be served for centuries of crimes that were not prosecuted. (Baltimore Sun)
4. Governor Larry Hogan‘s deadline for Maryland hospital and nursing home workers to get at least their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine passed Wednesday. According to a doctor at one hospital says that workers are close to meeting that goal. In June, Maryland hospitals had formed a consensus to require vaccines for their workers by November. (WYPR)

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Today in Laurel:

• Volleyball v. Laurel – CMIT Academy North – Middle Public Charter (4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
• Laurel Dutch Country Farmers Market — Open on 9701 Fort Meade Road (8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
• Washington DC Draft Experience Hockey Tourney —The Draft Experience promises to be one that players won’t forget. Come play some puck, drink some brew, and have a great time with other adult “athletes” from all over North America. Draft Experience gives you an opportunity to meet new people and caters to players of all skill levels. When the tournament weekend is over, you’ll leave with a bunch of new friends and a sweet jersey that is yours to keep! (7:00 p.m.)
• African Drumming: Community Classes —This group is for anyone interested in the best African Dance fitness classes in the DMV area! This group’s purpose is to connect the community to the Performing Arts Center for African Cultures. (6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.)