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🌱 Marble Bar Memories + UPS Driver Shot + Laurel Officer Shot

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Posted Wed, Apr 20, 2022 at 5:43 pm ET|Updated Wed, Apr 20, 2022 at 6:54 pm ET

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

First, today's weather:

Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 63 Low: 51.

Here are the top stories in Glen Burnie today:

The iconic Marble Bar in Baltimore was a haven for "punks and misfits." It was considered a judge-free zone. Though it has been closed for 35 years, it is still remembered fondly by those who frequented the bar. (Baltimore Magazine)
Sadly, it seems a man killed by a fallen tree was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Neighbors believed the family was in Annapolis visiting family for the holidays. Severe storms that were in the area are believed to be the cause of the tree falling. (Fox Baltimore)
A UPS driver was robbed at gunpoint yesterday at the Festival at Riva Shopping Center in Annapolis. The robbery happened around 11:30 a.m. A description of the assailant has been distributed to surrounding areas. No arrests have been made at this time. (WBAL TV)
A Laurel Police Officer was shot yesterday while serving a warrant. After announcing their presence, a person at the residence shot four rounds. One of the rounds hit the officer. (WMAR)

Today in Glen Burnie:

Getting and staying in shape is hard work. The Community Wellness Center Outpatient Care Center on Hospital Drive can help. Join the HIIT fitness class is today at 6:30 p.m. to help you get and achieve your fitness goals. (AARP)
The Fellowship Baptist Church is hosting a Magic and Morality show tonight. The show begins at 7-8:30 p.m. (Magic and Morality)
The PWOP Conference starts tonight at 7:30 p.m. and runs through to Sunday, April 24 at 10 p.m. "Safe House" is the theme for this year's conference. Purchase your tickets for a possible life changing encounter. (Event Brite)
Get your telescopes out! The Lyrid Meteor Shower will be putting on a show. It started April 20 but will continue through this weekend. The peak times to see the shower are April 22-23. (Time and Date)
Thursday Recovery Meetings: N/A Meetings: 6 a.m. at Arundel House of Hope on 514 Crain Highway; 1 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church on 7379 E. Furnace Branch Road; 4 p.m. at Life of Victory on 7491 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard. Recovery (ROSC): 9:30 a.m. at Arundel Christian Church on 710 Aquahart Road. Al-Anon Meetings: 7:30 p.m. at Rejoice Fellowship on 7606 Quarterfield Road and 7:30 p.m. at Linthicum Heights UMC on 200 School Lane.

From my notebook:

On April 20, Anne Arundel County Public Schools asked everyone to wear purple. This was to help celebrate "Purple Up! For Military Kids Day." Wearing purple shows support and to give thanks to the military children for their strength and sacrifices. (Instagram)
Do you ever think "There is not one famous person that ever lived in Glen Burnie!" Well, you would be wrong! Click on the link to see the famous people who have shared your hometown. (Central Maryland Roofing)
Get out your thesaurus out, because today is "Big Word Day." If you need to find the thesaurus, go to the library and celebrate "Thank You for Libraries Day." Then, sit back and relax on this "National Tea Day." But do not relax too much because it is also "National Surprise Drug Test Day!" LOL.... check out the site to see what other wacky holidays are being celebrated. (Holidays and Observances)
Feeling lucky? Not sure what to do next? Check out your horoscope to see if it offers any guidance. (Free Press Journal)

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