Closing Laurel would end 112 years of racing history at the track, and change the course of a pastime that dates to pre-Revolutionary War days. The Maryland Jockey Club, which runs the state’s ...

LAUREL, Md. (7News) — Keith Sydnor made history Tuesday after being elected as the first Black mayor of Laurel, Maryland. The City of Laurel announced the official results of the race Wednesday ...

There are few more historic sporting locations in the state of Maryland than Laurel Park. The racecourse hosts some of the most notable races on the U.S. horse racing schedule, and it regularly ...

The city of Laurel, Maryland, will make history later this month when its first Black mayor is sworn in to office. Mayor-elect Keith Sydnor was an activist and union organizer before holding his ...

With a 20-1 record, a top seed in the Maryland 4A playoffs ... tremendous support from the Laurel community, including Mayor Keith Sydnor, who made history in 2023 as the city’s first Black ...

The race will move to Laurel in 2026. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a measure in May to rebuild Baltimore's historic but antiquated race course and transfer the track to state control.