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🌱 Local House Fire + Harris Heights Shooting + MD Gas Tax Break

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Michele Stromberg, Neighbor
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(Patch Media)

Good morning Glen Burnie! My name is Michele and I am the new curator for the Glen Burnie Patch, it is so very nice to meet all of you!

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 68 Low: 43. True to form, Maryland weather sounds like a lottery number drawing!

Here are the top 3 stories in Glen Burnie today:

  1. A 17 year old Glen Burnie Girl was shot around Harris Heights early on March 17th. It is suspected to be a targeted shooting. She is expected to survive. (Patch)
  2. Tragic house fire in Glen Burnie. One fatality and one person still in the hospital. Suspected accidental fire. (News Break/Daily Voice)
  3. Glen Burnie residents will see the benefit of Gov. Hogan 30 day suspension on gas tax. The tax break will drop tax 37 cents a gallon. (WBALTV11)

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Today in Glen Burnie:

  • HUGE seasonal children's consignment sale happening Monday Mar 21, 9 AM – Tuesday, Mar 22, 6 PM. Wee-Sale Children's Consignment at Harundale Plaza 7440 Ritchie Hwy, Glen Burnie, MD
  • NA meeting at 7pm at Abundant Life Church 7305 E. Furnace Branch Rd 410-761-9075

From my notebook:

  • Today is World Down Syndrome Day and National Common Courtesy Day (holidayandobservances.com)
  • Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous. This is the 1st qtr moon after the full moon. With an 88% illumination, it will last for approx. 7 days (moongiant)
  • Recommendations for Gutters Cleaned/Installed. Looking for someone to clean gutters and install guards. Oakwood road area. (Nextdoor)
  • Three bedroom apartment for rent very soon. 104 B Lincoln Ave. The landlord is asking for $1750/month, but negotiating could be possible. (Nextdoor)
  • Please be kind to your instacart deliverers. If you use Instacart to order groceries, please communicate with your shopper! - Sometimes help is needed. (Nextdoor)

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