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🌱 2 Deadly DWI Crashes + Police Shooting + Teen Shot Reward Doubled

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

Michele Stromberg, Neighbor
(Patch Media)

Good morning, neighbors! It's me again, Michele, your host of the Glen Burnie Daily.

First, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 82 Low: 62. We skipped spring and went straight to summer!

Here are the top stories in Glen Burnie today:

  1. Another deadly car accident in Glen Burnie just after midnight on Tuesday, May 17. The driver of a dump truck has been arrested and charged with a variety of offenses including impaired driving. Anthony Filardo, 33, of Severna Park was the victim. (WBAL TV Baltimore)
  2. Shots were fired when a Special Police Officer confronted five trespassers on a Metropolitan Police temporary impound lot. Gun fire was exchange, but luckily no one was injured. Three of the five suspects have been arrested. Any information on the other two suspects, please call the police. (WUSA 9)
  3. And yet another deadly car accident where alcohol is a factor. An intoxicated driver hit and killed a road worker in Davidsonville on Monday, May 16. Christopher Jonathan Asher, 48, was the driver that hit and killed Lizeth Guzman, 56.(Fox Baltimore)
  4. Governor Larry Hogan has doubled the reward for the arrest of the person who shot and killed a teen. The teen was shot hours after he left his Junior Prom. Anyone with any information is encouraged to call the police. (WMAR 2)

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Today in Glen Burnie:

  • How romantic! A self guided "Pop Up Picnic in the Park" for couples is happening at Sawmill Park in Glen Burnie. Each date night consists of a series of activities that you are guided to complete. There is no set time for this since you will be with your partner. Anytime from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Event Brite)
  • St. Phillip Neri's "Spirit Night" is tonight at Italia's Corner in Burwood Plaza. This event happens every 3rd Thursday of the month. Stop in between 4 - 8:30 p.m. and mention you are there for "Spirit Night". (St. Phillip Neri)
  • The "Roleplaying Games" weekly meeting is tonight. Games and stuff in Annapolis is the meeting spot. Join them from 6 - 9 p.m. There is an entry of $10, which will be returned to you in the form of a $10 Store Credit chip. (All Events)
  • Ukulele Strum on the Patio! Raise your hand if you want to learn to play, or get better at playing a little guitar, this is your chance. The Glen Burnie library is offering tips and tricks for teens and adults from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (A.A. County Public Library)
  • KT Tunstall will be your entertainment tonight at the Rams Head in Annapolis. She will go on stage at 8 p.m. Tickets are $45 a piece. (Visit Annapolis)

From my notebook:

  • Sadly, there have been a lot of alcohol related car accidents lately. Driving while under the influence of alcohol and drugs is never a good idea. If you need help, please reach out to someone or click on the link. (Alcohol Rehab Guide)
  • Today is "National Notebook Day" and "Plant Something Day". I suggest plant a tree and then sit under it with a notebook to write down all of your thoughts! What a great way to spend the day. (Holidays and Observations)
  • Evergreen Genes is a Glen Burnie landmark for all of your plant needs. They opened in 1953 on Crain Highway and are still in operation! Look around on your own or ask a professional on location to guide you to your perfect yard. (Ever Green Genes)
  • There is nothing like a good notebook to jot down all of your thoughts. If you are looking for the perfect journal, notebook or just a good book to read, check out Curmudgeon Books at Marley Station Mall in Glen Burnie. Books, journals, writing tools, goodies and knickknacks can be found...check them out!(Curmudgeon Books)

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