Mike Mondy

Celebrating Laurel through local stories, events, and community connection.

Apr 3, 2026

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3 min read

🤖 Learn AI (Without the Noise)

AI isn’t coming. It’s already here.Some people are using it to move faster, think better, and create leverage.Others are dabbling... and wondering why it’s not really working.These sessions are designed to close that gap.Each class is practical, small-group, and built around real-world use — not theory.

Mike Mondy

Laurel Parks & Rec

72 Laurel Workers Are About to Lose Their Jobs — and the Plant That Employs Them Has Been Here for Decades 🥛

Apr 1, 2026

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13 min read

72 Laurel Workers Are About to Lose Their Jobs — and the Plant That Employs Them Has Been Here for Decades 🥛

This week: a Laurel milk plant closure puts 72 jobs at risk, hundreds take to Route 198 in a national protest, and Laurel's Strongest Town bid comes up short — plus a new face on Laurel TV, a historic audio company moving in, and 3 events this week with 7 more coming up.

Mike Mondy

The Preakness Is Coming to Laurel — and the City Is Going All In 🏇

Mar 18, 2026

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14 min read

The Preakness Is Coming to Laurel — and the City Is Going All In 🏇

This week: Laurel Park hosts Preakness 151 on May 16th — with a free Preview Day on April 18th — plus a billiards tournament drama, a $50,000 lottery win, and an escalating car rally crackdown — plus 4 events this week and 3 more coming up.

Mike Mondy

Laurel's Freedom Story Gets a New Chapter — Right on Main Street 🏛️

Mar 10, 2026

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13 min read

Laurel's Freedom Story Gets a New Chapter — Right on Main Street 🏛️

This week: a new museum exhibit redefines what freedom means in Laurel, a beloved Main Street institution turns 45, a local school closes after a burst pipe, plus 4 events this week and 5 more coming up.

Mike Mondy

Laurel Parks & Rec

A Laurel Filmmaker Set Out to Make a 15-Minute Doc — What He Made Instead Won Best in Fest 🎬

Mar 3, 2026

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14 min read

A Laurel Filmmaker Set Out to Make a 15-Minute Doc — What He Made Instead Won Best in Fest 🎬

This week: a historic win on the national film stage, a Laurel HS junior making wrestling history, and a community competition you need to vote in — plus 4 events this week and 5 more coming up.

Mike Mondy

Laurel Parks & Rec

High Bills, Hot Potholes, and Olympic Pride! 🏅

Feb 24, 2026

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15 min read

High Bills, Hot Potholes, and Olympic Pride! 🏅

BGE bills soar amid winter freeze, crews tackle road damage, local parents cheer their son at the Olympics, plus LARS needs your help!

Mike Mondy

Savage Mill

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Safe Havens, Affordable Homes, and Lucky Stops! 🍀

Feb 10, 2026

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12 min read

Safe Havens, Affordable Homes, and Lucky Stops! 🍀

Shelters open during extreme cold, City Council passes affordable housing rule, Laurel High welcomes Spartans, plus another $100K lottery winner!

Mike Mondy

Laurel Parks & Rec

Feb 3, 2026

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17 min read

Winery Dreams, Snow Angels, and Olympic Glory! ⛷️

Historic resort breaks ground, neighbors help neighbors dig out, Laurel native heads to Italy, plus Black History Month events all week!

Mike Mondy

Emergency

Big News for Laurel Park, Storm Recovery, and Community Resilience! 🌨️

Jan 27, 2026

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16 min read

Big News for Laurel Park, Storm Recovery, and Community Resilience! 🌨️

State to purchase historic Laurel Park, Winter Storm Fern disrupts the region, PGCPS closes for the week, plus 28 events through March!

Mike Mondy

Emergency

Major Winter Storm This Weekend + Important Updates ❄️

Jan 22, 2026

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6 min read

Major Winter Storm This Weekend + Important Updates ❄️

High-impact storm expected Saturday-Sunday, plus local snow guidance and Friday road closures

Mike Mondy

Laurel Parks & Rec

ICE Detains Laurel-Born Mother, New Townhomes Coming, Plus Affordable Pet Care is Back 🏘️

Jan 20, 2026

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18 min read

ICE Detains Laurel-Born Mother, New Townhomes Coming, Plus Affordable Pet Care is Back 🏘️

Laurel mother's citizenship fight continues, new Konterra townhomes coming soon, affordable vet care returns, plus 20+ events this month!

Mike Mondy

Laurel Parks & Rec

Remembering a Legacy, Celebrating a Win, and Looking Ahead! 🏆

Jan 13, 2026

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16 min read

Remembering a Legacy, Celebrating a Win, and Looking Ahead! 🏆

Local leader Fred Frederick passes, construction worker's $100K win, new daycare approved, plus 30+ events this month!

Mike Mondy

LPD

Jan 6, 2026

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17 min read

New Year, New Infrastructure + K9 Retirement! 🐕

Major sewer project ahead, Secret Service facility coming, beloved K9 retires, plus events all month!

Mike Mondy

LPD

New House Speaker, Community Support + Happy New Year! 🎉

Dec 30, 2025

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15 min read

New House Speaker, Community Support + Happy New Year! 🎉

Peña-Melnyk makes history, car break-in warning, community rallies for neighbor, plus New Year's events!

Mike Mondy

Laurel Parks & Rec

New Vibes, MLK Service Day + Happy Holidays! 🎄

Dec 23, 2025

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14 min read

New Vibes, MLK Service Day + Happy Holidays! 🎄

Local artist spotlight, MLK Day of Service, Legion in parade, plus holiday events this week!

Mike Mondy

🎤 Spartan Singers Win WASH-FM Competition, Send Record 11 Students to All-State

Dec 19, 2025

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6 min read

🎤 Spartan Singers Win WASH-FM Competition, Send Record 11 Students to All-State

Your votes helped them win $5,000—now celebrate our award-winning students at their FREE performance this Sunday morning

Mike Mondy

LPD

Shop with a Cop, Shelter Groundbreaking + Community Spirit

Dec 16, 2025

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14 min read

Shop with a Cop, Shelter Groundbreaking + Community Spirit

Community rallies after fire, groundbreaking on homeless shelter, holiday giving in action, plus 12 events THIS WEEK!

Mike Mondy

Laurel Arts Council

🎤 Laurel High School Choir is Competing Right NOW - 5 Minutes a Day Can Help Them Win

Dec 12, 2025

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13 min read

🎤 Laurel High School Choir is Competing Right NOW - 5 Minutes a Day Can Help Them Win

The Spartan Singers are competing in 97.1 WASH-FM's Christmas Choir Competition - and they need every Laurel resident to vote DAILY through Dec 17th. Here's why this matters.

Mike Mondy

Savage Mill

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Laurel Celebrates World Holiday Traditions + Lucky $50K Winner! 🎉

Dec 9, 2025

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18 min read

Laurel Celebrates World Holiday Traditions + Lucky $50K Winner! 🎉

Celebrating diverse Holiday traditions, six decades of Parks & Rec, local lottery winner, plus 22 events THIS WEEK!

Mike Mondy

Savage Mill

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Holiday Parade Week + Santa Tracker is LIVE! 🎅

Dec 2, 2025

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18 min read

Holiday Parade Week + Santa Tracker is LIVE! 🎅

Parade prep, track Santa through Laurel, La Posada celebration coming, plus 10 events THIS WEEK!

Mike Mondy

Laurel Parks & Rec

Business Boom, Hawaii Winner + Turkey Trot Time! 🦃

Nov 25, 2025

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23 min read

Business Boom, Hawaii Winner + Turkey Trot Time! 🦃

New warehouse, lucky lottery winner, 173 families blessed, plus 7 events THIS WEEK including Small Business Saturday!

Mike Mondy

LPD

Community Hero Search, Thanksgiving Blessings + Holiday Kickoff! 🦃

Nov 18, 2025

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20 min read

Community Hero Search, Thanksgiving Blessings + Holiday Kickoff! 🦃

Family seeks lifesaving hero, Blessing Baskets returns, plus 6 events THIS WEEK including tree lighting!

Mike Mondy

Nov 11, 2025

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16 min read

Goodbye Halloween, Hello Holidays! 🎃🎄

Main Street Trick-or-Treat success, Holiday House Tour returns, plus 10 events THIS WEEK including multiple craft fairs!

Mike Mondy

Laurel Parks & Rec

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City Council Elections Controversy + Your Week Ahead 🗳️

Nov 4, 2025

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16 min read

City Council Elections Controversy + Your Week Ahead 🗳️

Local elections under scrutiny, Turkey Trot registration open, plus 6 events happening THIS WEEK!

Mike Mondy

Halloween

Oct 28, 2025

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14 min read

Mural Magic, Election Insights + Halloween Fun! 🎃

Hope House reopens, City Council forum recap, plus 9 events happening THIS WEEK including Halloween celebrations!

Mike Mondy

Mike Mondy

🤖 Learn AI (Without the Noise)

72 Laurel Workers Are About to Lose Their Jobs — and the Plant That Employs Them Has Been Here for Decades 🥛

The Preakness Is Coming to Laurel — and the City Is Going All In 🏇

Laurel's Freedom Story Gets a New Chapter — Right on Main Street 🏛️

A Laurel Filmmaker Set Out to Make a 15-Minute Doc — What He Made Instead Won Best in Fest 🎬

High Bills, Hot Potholes, and Olympic Pride! 🏅

Safe Havens, Affordable Homes, and Lucky Stops! 🍀

Winery Dreams, Snow Angels, and Olympic Glory! ⛷️

Big News for Laurel Park, Storm Recovery, and Community Resilience! 🌨️

Major Winter Storm This Weekend + Important Updates ❄️

ICE Detains Laurel-Born Mother, New Townhomes Coming, Plus Affordable Pet Care is Back 🏘️

Remembering a Legacy, Celebrating a Win, and Looking Ahead! 🏆

New Year, New Infrastructure + K9 Retirement! 🐕

New House Speaker, Community Support + Happy New Year! 🎉

New Vibes, MLK Service Day + Happy Holidays! 🎄

🎤 Spartan Singers Win WASH-FM Competition, Send Record 11 Students to All-State

Shop with a Cop, Shelter Groundbreaking + Community Spirit

🎤 Laurel High School Choir is Competing Right NOW - 5 Minutes a Day Can Help Them Win

Laurel Celebrates World Holiday Traditions + Lucky $50K Winner! 🎉

Holiday Parade Week + Santa Tracker is LIVE! 🎅

Business Boom, Hawaii Winner + Turkey Trot Time! 🦃

Community Hero Search, Thanksgiving Blessings + Holiday Kickoff! 🦃

Goodbye Halloween, Hello Holidays! 🎃🎄

City Council Elections Controversy + Your Week Ahead 🗳️

Mural Magic, Election Insights + Halloween Fun! 🎃

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