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🌱 A Promise Kept + Soldier Returns Home + Graduation Success Soars

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

Posted Fri, Apr 8, 2022 at 5:35 pm ET

Good morning, Glen Burnie! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's what's happening around Glen Burnie today.

First, today's weather:

An afternoon shower in spots. High: 56 Low: 39.

Here are the top stories in Glen Burnie today:

A promise made 50 years ago was kept. A Glen Burnie teacher promised students she would keep a writing assignment and give it back to them in 50 years. Mrs. Crislip kept her promise and reunited with some students to share the letters once again. (WBAL TV Baltimore)
Do you need help with anything around your house or yard? The Patch is excited to introduce Glen Burnie residence with services to help with whatever project you have. (Glen Burnie Patch)
A Maryland soldier returns home. Once his plane landed, he made his way to see his son at school. The surprise visit was captured for everyone to enjoy. (News Break)
In Anne Arundel County the graduating Class of 2021 marked the first time having a 90 percent success rate. This is the third straight year of increasing graduating students. (A.A. County Public School/Facebook)
They do exist, at least according to former Pentagon official. Injuries following a UFO sighting are likely due to "Advanced Technology". (Fox News)

Today in Glen Burnie:

Looking for an unforgettable Easter experience? Linthicum Heights United Methodist Church is hosting an Easter jam. Fun games, music and an egg hunt are offered. Stop past tomorrow at 9 a.m. (Patch)
The Glen Burnie Chick-fil-a on Ritchie Hwy is asking for your help to support Casey Cares Kami's Jammies program. They are accepting new jammies on April 9 from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Chick-fil-a/Facebook)
Join Ferndale United Methodist Church this Sunday to celebrate Palm Sunday Service at 10 a.m. A light lunch will immediately follow the service in the Fellowship Hall. (Ferndale UMC/Facebook)
The Chesapeake Ballet Company presents "Cinderella 2022". This Sunday from 2 - 4 p.m. (Chesapeake Ballet Co)

From my notebook:

Help support your local fire fighters. Every year fire fighters go door to door asking for donations. In return, you are given the opportunity to have a free photo taken. The fire department is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and they heavily rely on donations from the community. (Facebook)
Visit the 'Osprey Cam' at Smallwood State Park in Marbury, Maryland. Tune in to follow the osprey nest. (DNR/Facebook)
Venus is in Pisces from April 5 - May 2. Emotions will be all over the place! Your compassion and empathy will be soaring! (Astrology/Facebook)
April 9 is "National Gin and Tonic Day" and "National Unicorn Day". No coincidence that these two holidays are on the same day! Perhaps one leads to the other? Click on the link to see what other holidays are happening this weekend. (Holiday and Observances)

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