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🌱 Remember Fallen Heros + 50 New Jobs near BWI + Dump Truck Fatality

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Michele Stromberg, Neighbor
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Hey, neighbors! It's me again, Michele, your host of the Glen Burnie Daily.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 73 Low: 54.

Here are the top stories in Glen Burnie today:

  1. Sadly, 63-year-old Danielle Neal succumbed to her injuries Saturday, April 30. The fire broke out on April 26 in Annapolis on the 2600 block of Compass Drive. Firefighters were able to contain the fire and remove the victim. (Patch)
  2. A St. Louis firm is opening headquarters near BWI Airport. This will potentially bring in 50 jobs to the area. (Maryland Daily Record)
  3. Friday, May 6, Maryland's firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty will be remembered at "Fallen Heroes Day." This year John Balcer will be remembered. He was killed in 1970 when the fire truck he was on flipped over. (Firehouse)
  4. Route 665 near Solomon's Island Road was shut down May 2 due to a crash. A dump truck fell between two bridges in Edgewater around 2:20 p.m. The accident resulted in a fatality. No other information is available at presstime. (Newsbreak)

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Today in Glen Burnie:

  • Bring your young ones to the Glen Burnie Library to talk about terrapins! Smithsonian educators will be there to tell you all about the different types of turtles, tortoises, and terrapins. This is for ages 6 and above and the talk is from 11 a.m.-noon. (A.A. County Public Library/Glen Burnie)
  • The American Legion in Glen Burnie will be hosting "Music Bingo," starting at 6:30 p.m. Cash bar and regular bar food are available. (All Events)
  • Beach Gnome 2 for 1 special. Tonight, from 6:30-9:30 p.m., Sidelines with Artist Katie Detrich. Come join the fun. (Event Brite)
  • Tuesday Night Recovery Classes: N/A: Community Church of God, 306 5th Ave. at 7 p.m. Al-Anon: Marley UMC, 30 Marley Neck Road at 7:30 p.m.

From my notebook:

  • Looking for work in the Glen Burnie area? Browse new local jobs to see if the perfect job is just waiting for you to apply. (Glen Burnie Patch)
  • Today is "National Two Different Colored Shoe Day" and "Paranormal Day." Maybe wearing two different color shoes brings out the best in ghostly activity? Try it and see! Click to see what other holidays are being honored today. (Holidays and Observances)
  • The countdown begins for the Flower Moon on the 16th. Right now, the moon is waxing crescent. A waxing crescent moon encourages positivity and faith. (Time and Date)

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  • Blades Of Green Hiring Event: Are You Ready to Grow? (May 4)
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