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🌱 New Bridge Plans + Attempted Robbery + Free Lunch + Pedestrian Hit

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Michele Stromberg, Neighbor
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Morning, neighbors! Your host here with your Saturday edition of the Glen Burnie Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and cooler. High: 65 Low: 53.

Here are the top stories today in Glen Burnie:

  1. As a thank you to the health care workers at Baltimore Washington Medical Center, employees were treated to a free lunch. Kooper's Tavern and 4Bridges Commercial Capital provided the lunches. This is in conjunction with "Help Our Heroes" campaign which started this past January. (wmar2news.com)
  2. No one was injured, this is just a reenactment! The Anne Arundel County Police Department assisted the fire department to raise awareness about teen drinking and driving. Please don't drink and drive! (A.A. County Police/Facebook)
  3. Maryland has been given the approval to design a new bridge. This bridge will be built alongside the existing Chesapeake Bay Bridge. The Maryland Department of Transportation studied 14 other options before deciding on this plan. (WTOP)
  4. A 15-year-old male was the victim of an attempted robbery on April 21 in Annapolis on Riva Road. Two teenagers followed the victim and then demanded the victim's property. A fight ensued but was broken up by a passing motorist honking their horn. The suspects fled without anything being stolen. (A.A. County/Press Release)
  5. A pedestrian was hit on Crain Highway and Hospital Drive in Glen Burnie on April 21. It was near the Hardees and Crain Towers. Witnesses said that he was awake when paramedics arrived on scene. (A.A. First Alert/Facebook)

Today in Glen Burnie:

  • Meet at the Glen Burnie Towne Center for the Community Cleanup. Join them on April 23, from 9-11 a.m. Everyone is invited to pick up litter. Bags and instructions will be provided. (Events/Facebook)
  • Drive down to Sandy Point to be a Chesapeake Junior Ranger for a day. The event is April 23 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. This is a fun event for the whole family. It's free and anyone at any age can be a Junior Ranger! (MD State Parks/Facebook)
  • You will be "sew" happy to sew your own bag! A beginners sewing class is happening April 23 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The class is $50 per person. A sewing machine is not necessary, but a few other supplies do need to be brought from home. Click to see the list and sign up. (Happening Next)
  • After a long week, everyone could use a good laugh. Come out to see "Tickle My Money Bone!" comedy show. April 23 from 5-10 p.m. at the BWI Marriott. (Event Brite)
  • Who would love to win $1,000? It could possibly be you at the cash bingo at Orchard Beach Volunteer Fire Department. The event is April 23 at 5 p.m. and cost $40 per person. (All Events)

From my notebook:

  • Do you play a string instrument? If so, contact the Arundel Community Strings and ask for an audition. They meet on Fridays and have a recital every few weeks. (Arundel Community Strings/Facebook)
  • "World Book Night" and "Slay A Dragon Day." This sounds like an amazing way to spend the weekend! Check out the link to see what other things are celebrated! (Holidays and Observances)
  • Is your will and estate planning up to date? It's not something that is fun to think about, but it needs to be done. Poor planning can cause chaos for your relatives once you have passed away. Chesapeake Wills & Trusts offers estate planning services and they are conveniently located in Glen Burnie. (Digital Journal)
  • Is this your weekend for love, money, fame and fortune? Click to find out. (California Psychics)
  • Crab season is almost upon us! Some of us may have already indulged. If you have no idea what all the fuss is about, you may not be from Maryland! There is definitely a technique on how to crack open a delicious crab. Click to find out how to get all the yummy goodness out of a hot steamed Maryland Blue Crab. (Huntingfield)

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Events:

  • Mother's Day, Spring & Summer Craft Show Thursday - Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. & Sunday 12 to 6 p.m. till May 7 (April 24)
  • National Hug A Plumber Day (April 25)
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