Laurel Park’s Future and the Fund That Keeps Communities Afloat | Annapolis News

Laurel Park’s historic racetrack is getting a $50 million makeover into a training facility — part of a $120 million state push to revitalize the site. But locals and nonprofits are sounding the alarm: the track’s former cash cow, the Laurel Race Impact Fund, which annually doled out $500K to local groups like the Anne Arundel Food Bank, may vanish once racing ends. This funding, tied to the track’s racing days, supports everything from food pantries to school beautification — and its future beyond five years is uncertain. With tens of thousands relying on it, advocates are pushing hard to keep the lifeline flowing. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/70947395611ab11e