Early Closure of City of Laurel Facilities
For Immediate Release:
Due to emergency electrical maintenance, the majority of the City of Laurel facilities will be closing at 3:00pm today. Services for the following facilities will remain open: Multiservice Center, Robert J. DiPie…
Tonight’s City Hall in the Park Moves Indoors
In light of the rain, we’ve moved the event indoors, but your voice is still important to us! Join Mayor Sydnor and City officials at the new location: 811 5th Street, Laurel, MD 20707. This open forum offers a unique opportunity to discuss the issues tha…
New Weekend Pool Hours
The City of Laurel is pleased to announce that its municipal swimming pools will officially open for the 2025 summer season on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Community members will be able to access both the Laurel Municipal Pool, located at 901 Main Street, and…
Main Street Festival Parade Canceled
Laurel, MD – May 10, 2025 – The City of Laurel regrets to announce the cancellation of the Main Street Festival Parade scheduled for today due to a propane explosion at the intersection of 4th and Main Streets. The explosion, which occ…
Black History Month Essay Contest
City of Laurel Black History Month Essay Contest
Theme: African Americans and Labor
Mayor Keith R. Sydnor is excited to announce the 2025 Black History Month Essay Contest! This year’s theme is “African Americans and Labor,” focusing on the significant contr…
Inaugural Sustainability Plan Launch Party
The City of Laurel is proud to announce the completion of its inaugural Sustainability Plan, developed through a year-long community-driven process. This plan will serve as a living roadmap to creating a more Sustainable Laurel, for all!&nbs…
Laurel Winter Shelter Volunteers Needed
[Laurel, MD; December 17, 2024] As winter begins to take hold of the Laurel area, local organization Taking Care of Our Neighbors, is looking for volunteers to help with their Winter Shelter.
Mayor Keith R. Sydnor is encouraging residents to supp…
Parking Lot Improvement Schedule
The City of Laurel’s Department of Public Works will soon begin improvements to the municipal parking lot, replacing the existing wooden curbing with durable concrete curbing. This project, carried out by Calvert Concrete Ready-Mix, is scheduled to begin …
City Hall in the Park Canceled
The final City Hall in the Park, scheduled for Wednesday, September 25th, has been canceled. Thank you to everyone who attended previous meetings. Please stay tuned for updates on the 2025 schedule. If you have questions for the Mayor or City officials, p…
Greenview Drive Pool Complex Closed
The Greenview Drive Pool Complex, located at 14403 Greenview Dr, Laurel, MD 20708, is closed for the remainder of the day, July 3rd, due to a medical emergency at the facility. The pool will reopen to the public tomorrow at its regular hours, from 12:00 n…
Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony
[June 7, 2024] Mayor Keith R. Sydnor cordially invites all residents to a special ceremony at the Joseph R. Robison Laurel Municipal Center on Wednesday, June 19th. The Laurel Juneteenth Committee will raise the Juneteenth flag in celebration of freedom a…
Council Vacancy Submittals Received
Following the resignation of Council member Carl W. DeWalt, the Mayor and City Council notified the public that a vacancy existed on the Laurel City Council in Ward 1. Information was also provided regarding the eligibility requirements to fill the vacanc…
Dam Safety Awareness Day is May 31, 2024
National Dam Safety Day is Friday, May 31, 2024, and Mayor Keith R. Sydnor and the Department of Community Resources and Emergency Management want to remind residents that the City of Laurel is situated below the T. Howard Duckett Dam and ask you to recog…
Council Vacancy, Ward 1
Mayor Keith R. Sydnor and Council President James Kole were notified on the evening of Friday, May 17, 2024, of Ward 1 Councilman Carl W. DeWalt’s resignation from the Laurel City Council effective immediately.
Due to the resignation of Councilme…
April City Hall in the Park Cancelled
Mayor Keith R. Sydnor has announced the cancellation of the following event:
- City Hall in the Park for Wednesday, April 24th, at 6:30pm at Granville Gude Park.
CHIP is an informal setting where residents learn about City activities and projects.
Th…
City of Laurel Street Improvements
The City of Laurel, Department of Public Works, is continuing to keep our streets and pathways safe for all to travel on. We are alerting you to some upcoming improvements. Currently the City has several streets scheduled for new paving surfaces, and othe…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Mayor and City Council of Laurel, Maryland, will hold a public hearing to consider Ordinance No. 2023 authorizing an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $8,400,000 of public debt (the “Bonds”) to be issued under the State of Maryland’s Local Gove…
Presidents’ Day Office Closures
In Observance of Presidents’ Day, all City and Passport Offices will be closed Monday, February 19, 2024. The Department of Public Works will be picking up Trash, Recycling and Composting on an altered schedule:
- Monday collections (residential an…
Black History Month Essay Contest
City of Laurel Mayor Keith R. Sydnor is holding a Black History Month Essay Contest for Students. Winners will receive $250 gift cards.
The Black History Month theme is “African Americans and the Arts,” spanning the many impacts African Americans…
Let’s Talk, Community First Town Hall
Mayor Keith R. Sydnor wants to hear from you. The Mayor and City Council are inviting residents to the Let’s Talk, Community First Town Hall on Thursday, January 25, 2024, from 7pm-8pm.
The Town Hall will be held at the Joseph R. Robison Laurel Municipal C…
Thanksgiving Cooking Safety Tips
Thanksgiving is the leading day for home cooking fires.
Mayor Craig A. Moe, the Department of the Fire Marshal and Permit Services (FMPS) and the Department of Community Resources and Emergency Management (CREM) want you to know that there are three times …
Holiday Travel Safety Tips
During Maryland Travel Safety Week (Nov. 13th – 19th), Mayor Craig A. Moe and the Department of Community Resources and Emergency Management (CREM) are aware that this holiday season will be busier than ever, so they urge all residents to be cau…
Extreme Heat Event Thursday – Saturday
The City of Laurel’s Department of Community Resources and Emergency Management (CREM) is alerting residents to an imminent extreme heat event. A Heat Advisory is in effect from 11:00 AM-8:00 PM Thursday, July 27th.
Another Excessive Heat Watch w…
Paved Alley Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Mayor Craig A. Moe invites you to a Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting celebrating the completion of this long-awaited Paved Alley project. The ceremony is on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at 6:15pm. The event will be held at Sixth Street Alley. Come out and see the ama…
2023 Calendar in Your Pocket!
Carry the City of Laurel’s 2023 calendar in your pocket when you download it via the Recycle Coach app.
Residents who sign up for the free app can access the full calendar on their phones. You can also get tips for setting gre…
Laurel’s 2023 Calendar Is Here!
What is different? A new format! This year’s calendar is being “delivered” in a digital format. Residents are now able to access the calendar on their phones and computers. Can’t remember what date we are hosting Sustainable …
