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🌱 $2.5M Settlement + Move Over Law Change + Fireboat Tommy

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Glen Burnie.

Michele Stromberg, Neighbor
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It's Friday, Glen Burnie! Let's get you started this Friday with everything you need to know going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Cooler with periods of rain. High: 61 Low: 52.

Here are the top stories today in Glen Burnie:

  1. After almost 3 years, a settlement has been reached for the family of Bowen Levy. Anne Arundel County School Board has awarded the family $2.5 million for the wrongful death of their child who choked on a rubber glove while at school. (Newsbreak)
  2. A fire in an Annapolis park bathroom is being investigated. On May 2, a fire broke out at Jonas and Catherine Green State Park in Annapolis. If anyone has any information, please contact police. (Newsbreak)
  3. The fireboat affectionately named "Tommy" has found a new home. A lot of planning went into making this move come to fruition. "Tommy" moved to the Fire Museum in Timonium. "The boat is named after former Baltimore Mayor Thomas D'Alesandro Jr., who served the city for 59 years." (WBAL 11)
  4. New changes are being made to Maryland's "Move Over" law starting in October. The law currently states you must "move over" for emergency vehicles. In October, the updated law will require drivers to change lanes or slow down when approaching any stopped vehicle that's displaying any type of caution signals or warning lights. (WMAR 2)

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Today in Glen Burnie:

  • Street Survivors of Maryland Ladies Friday Cruise Nights is happening at Tractor Supply in Glen Burnie. All cars are welcome, no entry fee. See you there from 5-9 p.m. (Cars and Coffee Events)
  • Ernie Atwell from Paranormal Inc. radio show will be at the VFW Post 160 on Dorsey Road tonight at 7 p.m. Ernie will be talking about his new book "Paranormal-My Chosen Journey." This event is open to the public. A signed copy of his book is available for $20. (All Events)
  • NLM will be playing live from Perry's in Odenton. Show starts at 6 p.m. Come join the fun! (All Events)
  • Rams Head Dockside in Glen Burnie is hosting Aaron Hawkins of Loose Ties. Come down to eat and stay for the music. Show starts at 8 p.m. (All Events)

From my notebook:

  • What happened on this day in history? The Hindenburg Disaster that killed 36 of the 97 people on board. Sigmund Freud was born in 1856. And the last episode of "Friends" aired in 2004. Check out the link to see what else may have happened on this day in history. (Britannica)
  • Venus in Aries from May 2-28. Passion, impulsive decisions and dating are in full swing. (Astrology)
  • Today is "International No Diet Day" and "No Homework Day." These two holidays sound fabulous to me! Check out the link to see what else is being celebrated today! (Holiday and Observances)

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