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🌱 Modified Driver Test Ends + Arrest at Mall + Kitty Saved From Sewer

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Happy Wednesday, Glen Burnie! Here's everything you need to know to start today off on an informed note, shall we? Here are the most important things happening in town today.


First, today's weather:

Rather cloudy with a shower. High: 74 Low: 55.


Here are the top stories in Glen Burnie today:

  1. During the height of COVID-19, the MVA made modifications to driver's skills tests. This will end June 6. As of Monday, June 6, the road test portion will have a driver's licensing agent inside the vehicle. (Bay Net)
  2. A report was made about a man acting erratic outside of Buffalo Wild Wings at Arundel Mills Mall on May 2. When police arrived and approached Kevin Antronee Shellington, 38, of Conyers, Georgia, he tried to run. He was arrested with a handgun in his waist band. (News Break)
  3. Cleve Tyrone Maynard, 63, from Glen Burnie was identified by police as the dump truck driver killed on route 665 in a crash on May 2. (Daily Voice)
  4. It's the classic story about a firefighter saving a kitty! A poor kitty was stuck in a storm drain yesterday. The kind fireman who saved the feline plans to adopt and call the kitty his own. (Fox 45)
  5. Sad news from the National Zoo, 25 flamingos and 1 duck were killed. Somehow a wild fox got into the enclosure and chaos ensued. This is the first time in almost 50 years that the barriers have been breached. (WTOP)

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Today in Glen Burnie:

  • Level 1 Vinyasa Yoga Class is taking place from 9-10 a.m. Call ahead to reserve your spot. This is a refreshing class that will teach you several proper yoga moves. (AARP)
  • Sidelines in Glen Burnie is hosting Comic Night. Artist Katie Detrich will teach you how to draw your very favorite comic. This event starts promptly at 3:30 p.m. (All Events)
  • Live outdoor music is happening tonight at Rams Head Dockside in Glen Burnie. Mike Major is headlining this event. Show starts at 5 p.m. and it's a free show! (All Events)
  • The Stained Glass Pub on Dorsey Road is hosting Peter James live. Come enjoy good food, good company and good music. (Happening Next)

From my notebook:

  • Anyone looking for a furry or non furry companion? Look no further than the Glen Burnie shelter. Meet Zelda, Ryder and more. (Glen Burnie Patch)
  • Today is "Anti-Bullying Day" and "Star Wars Day." Perhaps in a galaxy far, far away there is no such thing as bullying. And May the 4th be with you! Click to see what other holidays are being observed today. (Holiday and Observances)
  • What does today have to offer for you? Click the link to find out what may or may not happen to or for you. May the 4th be strong in you today! (Astrology)

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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

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