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🌱 Funding Approved + Dangerous Substance Seized + Citations
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Happy Friday, Glen Burnie! TGIF for sure! Here's everything you need to know going on in town today.
First, today's weather:
Times of clouds and sun. High: 60 Low: 46. Seems we are back to hoodies and jackets! Stay warm.
Here are the top 4 stories in Glen Burnie today:
- A traffic stop in the Heritage Hill area prompted officers to conduct a probable search of the occupant's car. CDS (controlled dangerous substances) consisting of marijuana, crack cocaine and heroine was found and immediately seized. Both occupants have been arrested and charged accordingly. (Anne Arundel County)
- If you are distracted, driving aggressively or speeding, you just may get a citation! Traffic safety officers hand out citations during enforcement detail on Ritchie Highway. Recent crashes are the reason for this action to be taken. (First Alert/Facebook)
- A.A. County school board has approved funding to give raises to school bus drivers and attendants. County Executive Steuart Pittman must still approve the plan. But, there is potential for a $5/hour wage increase. (Fox 45 News)
- Looking to get away? Starting May 26, Avelo Airlines will begin offering round flights from BWI to New Haven, Connecticut. (WJZ 13 News)
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Today in Glen Burnie:
- Tap into your creative side at MD Glass Creations on Furnace Branch Road from 6 -8:30 p.m. Make a moon and stars patchwork suncatcher. It's beginner friendly. (Facebook)
- Everyone needs to be fed and watered right? Of course they do! Head on over to the Crooked Crab Brewing Co. in Odenton to indulge in the food truck goodies that will be available from 4-8 p.m. While you're there, go inside and grab a drink. (Best Things Maryland)
- The BWI Airport Marriott in Linthicum presents River Nights. Starting at 7 p.m., the night is hosted by Hope Center and Pastor Sergio Nazir Chavez. They are dedicated to stirring the waters of healing, deliverance, and the prophetic. (Eventbrite)
- Hippity Hoppity Easter Bunny photo time is here! Dress up in your Easter finest outfits and visit the Easter Bunny. Come to Arundel Mills Mall to make memories happen. (Arundel Mills Mall)
From my notebook:
- The Maryland Chamber Foundation is honored to be one of six local and state chambers to host the first pilot National Civics Bee competitions in May 2022. Local middle school students will participate in an essay competition in the 1st round of competitions. Essays need to be submitted by March 29. Good luck! (MD Chamber of Commerce)
- March 25-27 is Maryland weekend. Discover and explore what Maryland has to offer. (Maryland Day)
- Today is "Maryland Day" and "International Waffle Day." (holidayandobservances.com)
- Glen Burnie Fun Facts: First Avenue Elementary, built in 1899, was one of the oldest in the area. St. Alban's Episcopal, which was built in 1904, is the oldest area church with many of its bricks dating back to Marley Chapel, an early Maryland parish from the 1730s. (Kiddle)
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- Home Buying Seminar (March 30)
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