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🌱 Diesel Fuel Mix-Up + Motorcycle Awareness Month + 5-Car Pile Up
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Glen Burnie.
Get on up, Glen Burnie! Let's get you started this Tuesday with everything you need to know going on today in Glen Burnie.
First, today's weather:
Partly sunny and breezy. High: 66 Low: 49.
Here are the top stories in Glen Burnie today:
- A Shell gas station in Glen Burnie is thought to have put diesel gas in their pumps by mistake. Several drivers claim their vehicles were not driving well immediately after filling up their gas tanks. A mechanic then informed the vehicle owners that diesel had been used. Shell Corporation has not made a statement as of yet. (WBAL TV Baltimore)
- May is "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month," Gov. Larry Hogan announced as he put forth the Proclamation on May 1. Warmer weather and motorcycle riding go hand in hand. It is up to all drivers to look and then look again to be sure there are not any motorcyclists in your path. (Bay Net)
- The 100 block of Crain Highway in Glen Burnie was the site of an armed robbery on May 6. The victim was approached by two men that demanded his valuables. The victim resisted and was slashed with a knife and his wallet stolen. No injuries were reported, only his sweatshirt was cut. (Anne Arundel County)
- A five-car crash happened Sunday, May 8 at about 5 p.m. A spokesperson stated that there were injuries, but no deaths. As of Monday, there wasn't an update on the injured persons. The cause of the initial accident is still being investigated. (News Break)
- The express parking at BWI airport has reopened. This will allow for approximately 1,400 vehicle spaces to be made available. The lot closed down in March 2020 due to the pandemic. (WJZ 13)
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Today in Glen Burnie:
- Bring your kids for "Preschool Storytime." The Linthicum Library is hosting story time for children ages 3-5. Visit from 1:30-2 p.m. (A.A. County Public Library)
- Tuesday market of Heroes Pub is happening now. It will continue to happen every second Tuesday of the month. Join them from 2-6 p.m. to shop for a wide variety of things. (Boho Boujee Boutique)
- Come join "Pray and Play Holy Hour" tonight from 7-8 p.m. St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church is hosting this adult event. (St. John)
- Do you have a camera? Better yet, do you know how to use it? Even if you do, everyone could use a refresher course. Join First Exposure from 7-9 p.m. to unleash your photography potential. (Art Farm Annapolis)
From my notebook:
- Prom season is upon us! Proms are a rite of passage for most high school students. Did you ever wonder why it became a thing to do at the end of the school year? Click the link to find out just how long proms have been a tradition. (Jovani)
- The perfect prom dress is out there, you just have to search for it! The dresses now are so chic and stunning! (New York Dress)
- Corsages and boutonnieres are a must to go with the gorgeous dresses for prom. Just make sure it won't make your date sneeze! Check out what is being offered this season. (Kremp)
- After all of this prom planning, how is everything being paid for? If you need a job, click on the link to see who is hiring. Don't forget to ask for the prom night off! (Glen Burnie Patch)
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- Outside Flea Market (May 14)
- Taxes in Retirement Webinar (May 17)
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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!
