🌱 Community Mourns Loss Of 10-Year-Old Boy + Snow Storm Report

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything worth knowing today in Glen Burnie.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 46, low: 36.

Here are the top 4 stories in Glen Burnie today:

1. Anne Arundel County fourth grader dies from COVID-19 complications. The 10-year-old boy, Stephen Wagner, was a fourth grader at Glen Burnie Elementary School. His family said he died on Wednesday due COVID-19 complications. A GoFundMe for his funeral costs started Saturday with a $10,000 goal but has surpassed $11,500 as of Monday evening. (CBS Baltimore)
2. Anne Arundel County heavy snow made commute difficult. The county was hit with several inches of snow just a day after temperatures reached into the 60s. A Snow Emergency Plan was activated as roadways remained covered with snow most of the day. The Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management worked with partners as they responded to multiple accidents, stuck cars and downed power lines. (CBS Baltimore)
3. Community Service: Clothing giveaways at Glen Burnie 'Hope for All.' Nonprofit organization, "Hope for All," located at 122 Roesler Road, Glen Burnie, works with churches, the Anne Arundel County public school system, and the Judy Center to serve populations in need by offering clothing giveaways throughout the year. Click on the link for giveaways event dates or if you would like to volunteer. (Hope For All)
4. Nearby News: Some parents in Baltimore County are calling for remote learning. Parents and teachers are concerned about their safety as cases of COVID-19 are on rise. On Monday, the district announced two dozen will temporarily shift to virtual learning this week, while partially closing several others. Some parents said they are not happy with the district’s decision and believes in-person learning should be delayed temporarily at all schools in the county. (w2marnews)

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Today in Glen Burnie:

• Babies in Bloom at Glen Burnie Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Boardwalk Plank: Glen Burnie, Sidelines with Artist Katie Detrich. (6:30 p.m.)
• Power to the art of protest at Chesapeake Center. (All Day)

From my notebook:

• AA County Schools - AACPS: "Just in case you were wondering if Bob has a 'Keep Calm' shirt that he wears for messaging purposes." (Instagram)
• Maryland Wing, Civil Air Patrol: "Congratulations to Maj Laura M Smith-Velazquez, MDWG Group 1 Commander, for being highlighted in Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Alumni Association's magazine." (Facebook)
• AA County Schools - AACPS: "Board of Education's Jan. 4 budget hearing at Old Mill High School has been moved to 6 p.m. on Jan. 13. More details tomorrow." (Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Aquahart Manor Gardens: "Finally moved back into our house. We didn’t make it back in time for Christmas. But we finally got the house fixed up and treated the mold. Two days in the house and my son just woke me up saying he has a headache." (Nextdoor)

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Events:

• 7th Annual Concert for Bald Ballerina at Smith Theater. (Jan. 9)
• BPMS PVA Exhibition at Chesapeake Center. (Feb. 7)
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— Debora Whitehead

About me: Debora Whitehead is a dedicated wife and homeschooling mom from Coram, NY. She has a bachelor's degree in Education and loves to teach and write. Her passion for the community reflects on her volunteering work at the "Mariposa Ministry, " a nonprofit family assistance program. One of her strongest believes is Jesus Christ and when she is not parenting, teaching or reading, she is writing. One of her favorites quotes is: " The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."- Eleanor Roosevelt.