This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Community Corner

🌱 Shots Fired + Juvenile Robbed + Senior Check In + Possible Suicide

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

Michele Stromberg, Neighbor
|
(Patch Media)

Happy Wednesday, people of Glen Burnie! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Rain and drizzle in the a.m. High: 60 Low: 48.

Here are the top 5 stories in Glen Burnie today:

  1. More than a dozen shots rang out in Severn near the area of Stillmeadows Drive and Jacobs Road. The driver fled the scene with police in pursuit. The chase ended in a dead end and all four occupants of the car were arrested, including one teen who was charged as an adult. (WBAL)
  2. On April 1, a young boy was the victim of a robbery by another young boy with what is believed to be a BB gun. They were both at the park on Heritage Hills Drive when the weapon was shown. The suspect then demanded the victim empty his pockets. Anyone with any information is asked to call the police. (Shore News Network)
  3. The Department of Aging has developed the "Senior Call Check Program." This is a free daily call to check on Maryland residents who are 65 years old and older. Everyday a call will be placed as close to the designated time that was chosen. To participate in this program, click the "Register Now" button. (Department of Aging)
  4. Sadly, there were reports of a person who jumped from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge yesterday. The incident was labeled as a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate). This is a developing story. (Newsbreak)
  5. For more than 3 weeks the "Ever Forward" cargo ship has been stuck in the Chesapeake Bay. Several attempts have been made to free the ship but to no avail. The U.S. Coast Guard will start to remove the cargo and load it onto another ship with hopes that this will help the ship to move a little easier. Ironically, the Ever Forward is the sister vessel of the Ever Given, which blocked the Suez Canal for a week. (The Guardian)

From our sponsor:

Where should you invest as a Glen Burnie resident with a $149,000 nest egg? Thanks to a change in the legal code, there's a new investment Glen Burnie residents need to know about. In fact, Bloomberg asked experts where they'd invest $100,000 right now and many of them chose it.

This may surprise you, but it's fine art.

Growing your nest egg with art isn't new. Wealthy families like the Rockefellers have done it for centuries.

Here's why:

  • Low correlation to stocks according to Citi
  • Contemporary art historically returns 23.2 percent when inflation is >3 percent
  • Contemporary art prices outpaced the S&P 500 by 164 percent (1995-2021)

Translation: Art could be one of the best investments for uncertain times.

Luckily for you, we found Masterworks. This revolutionary platform lets you invest in art by Warhol, Monet, Picasso without spending millions.

The best part? Anyone from your area can skip their waitlist*.

*See important Reg A Disclosures

Today in Glen Burnie:

  • Paint your pet! Sidelines in Glen Burnie is hosting a "Paint Your Pet" night from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Click the link to register. (Event Brite)
  • The Anne Arundel Community College will have an open house April 7 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. This will be for Science, Technology and Education and the many programs it supports. Join this free event to be inspired. (Event Brite)
  • Easter Egg Hunt! This Saturday, 10 a.m. - noon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 308 Oak Manor Drive. (St. Paul's Lutheran Church/Facebook)

From my notebook:

  • A resident in the Glen Burnie Park area has medical supplies they would like to pass on to someone who can use them. These items were left over from her son's surgery. If anyone can use these, please contact the person through the link. (Nextdoor)
  • Kiddie Academy is offering a free community event on April 9 at 2 p.m. in Millersville, called STEM adventures, for your kids to learn. (Kiddie Academy)
  • The "Lunch Buddy's" program is finally back! Local officers volunteer to eat lunch with elementary kids. The students and officers both really enjoy this and missed this activity. (A.A. County Police/Facebook)

Loving the Glen Burnie Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved:

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?

More from Glen Burnie