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🌱 Cargo Ship Freed + Tree Fell Into Building + Baltimore Shootings

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

Posted Sun, Apr 17, 2022 at 7:57 pm ET|Updated Sun, Apr 17, 2022 at 7:59 pm ET

Get on up, Glen Burnie! It's Monday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around town today.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy and cold; p.m. rain. High: 50 Low: 39. Bundle up for Maryland's 4th winter...or 5th, I've lost count!

Here are the top stories in Glen Burnie today:

FINALLY! The Cargo ship Ever Forward has been released from its Chesapeake Bay prison. After unloading the stuck ship, it was light enough to become unstuck. The ship had been stuck for more than a month. (Stars and Stripes)
A collision on Route 648 in Ferndale caused two men to be taken to shock trauma in Baltimore on Saturday morning. It is believed that a Volkswagon failed to reduce speed to avoid a collision and rear-ended the car of a 77-year-old man. He is listed in critical condition. (wmar2news.com)
A tree has fallen into a building on Forest Hills Avenue in Annapolis. One limb is reported to have gone through a window of the small building. The attending crews are looking into any injuries that may have happened. (A.A. First Alerts/Facebook)
A single engine plane went down in the Grantsville area late Saturday night. The pilot reported running into bad weather and climbed to 11,000 feet at which time it is believed the plane developed ice and was forced to land. They were taken to the hospital for their injuries. (News Break)
Sadly, Baltimore saw quite a few shootings this past weekend. By the time of Easter morning, there were six reported victims of shooting. They were all either taken to the hospital or were already there getting treated for their wounds. (WJZ 13)

Today in Glen Burnie:

Spring Daisy's Paint Night at Carrabbas in Glen Burnie. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and class starts promptly at 6 p.m. No experience needed and all materials are supplied. (Maryland Craft Parties/Facebook)
Crabtowne USA on Crain Highway in Glen Burnie is hosting trivia night. Crack open some crabs and answer questions tonight at 7 p.m. (Happening Next)
The Pit Stop Pub in Glen Burnie is having Team Trivia tonight at 7 p.m. DJ Blue will be hosting tonight's game. The winning team will be awarded a $25 gift card. (Happening Next)
The Junior class fundraiser starts this Tuesday, April 19. They will be selling "The Worlds Finest" candy bars. Help support our locale youth. (North County High School/Facebook)
Anne Arundel Counties men in blue took time out of their day to play a little football. A homeowner wanted to give a shout out to the two officers for taking the time to hang out for a bit with their two sons. Sounds like a great afternoon. (A.A. County Police/Facebook)

From my notebook:

It seems as if Maryland is back to winter, at least for a few more days. Temperatures took a dive Sunday night, which triggered a freeze North and West of Baltimore. Sensitive plants could be vulnerable to the freeze. (WBFF Fox45)
Today the Skateboarding Club at Arundel High School is being highlighted. Do you have a club, activity, or sport that you would like to see featured next? Check out the link to add your favorite to the list. (Instagram)
Anne Arundel Community College now offers you the chance to talk to an AACC librarian online. They can help you find library resources and answer your questions. (Instagram)
Today's holiday is Easter Monday. The Boston Marathon is today also. Good luck to all of the runners! Click to see what other things are being celebrated today. (Holidays and Observances)
If you missed the "Pink" full moon this past Saturday, fear not! The next full moon is May 16 and it will be the "Flower" moon. Its name is in reference to the time of year that the temperatures are rising and the flowers are blooming. (Moon Giant)

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