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🌱 Couple Arrested For Carjacking + UM Medical Center Selects COO

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Rise and shine, Glen Burnie! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right. Here's everything you need to know in town today.


First, today's weather:

A bit of snow and rain; cold. High: 38, low: 28.

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Here are the top stories today in Glen Burnie:

  1. How much compensation can be retrieved after a car accident in Glen Burnie? The usual rule is that the more harm a person was put through and the greater the damages, the more money they can obtain. The damages should be calculated carefully, and all the required supporting documents should be provided to indicate the exact amount of money that was lost at the hands of the other individual who was responsible for the collision. (Legal Reader)
  2. University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie announced the appointment of Jason Carter as senior vice president and COO as well as the additions of two new board members. Carter previously served as associate vice president for clinical operations at Wake Forest Baptist Health in High Point, N.C. He has also held leadership positions in hospital settings with more than 900 beds, a Nov. 12 news release said. (Becker's Hospital Review)
  3. On December 5, officers responded to the area of Ritchie Highway and Shelley Road in Glen Burnie for a carjacking report. The 36-year-old victim reported he picked up a male and female in Baltimore and gave them a ride. When they reached Route 2 and Shelley Road in Glen Burnie, the male passenger became agitated and jabbed the knife into the victim's back while making demands. The victim got out of his vehicle, which was then taken by the suspects. The victim suffered from minor, non-life-threatening injuries. Through investigation, detectives were able to identify the passengers who were later arrested and charged accordingly. (Anne Arundel County)
  4. "Christmas Paint Nite" at Parsley's, with Maryland Craft Parties, will happen this coming Thursday, Dec. 9, from 6-8 p.m. at the Parsley's Pub in Glen Burnie. Save the date and join us for a night of fun while creating this personalized Christmas painting. No experience needed. Limited seating. No experience needed, we provide all supplies and guidance from our talented instructors. (Stay Happening)

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Today in Glen Burnie:


From my notebook:

  • Anne Arundel County Public Library: "Tree lighting at Glen Burnie center. We were delighted to be invited to this community event! Library associates Margery and Sally represented the library and enjoyed the evening." (Facebook)
  • Anne Arundel County Library: "The third annual Everyone Eats Cookbook Club bake-with-a-friend cookie exchange returned to the library, where participants enjoyed chatting, browsing discarded cookbooks to take home, and door prizes for all." (Instagram)
  • Anne Arundel County Police: "Dec.6-10 is Older Driver Safety Awareness Week!" (Instagram)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Freetown: "Need leaves /trees removed. Wood delivered. Let me know, half cord 150 before the cold weather comes Have a wonderful day, stay safe." (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Ferndale-Glen Burnie: "Need about 24 feet of chain link fence put up. Reached out to a few companies and they wanted to do the whole yard or said they wouldn’t do such a small project. Help!" (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Ferndale: "May I borrow your steam cleaner for the civic building? The Peoples Republic of Ferndale needs your help. The Civic building on B&A needs the basement floors cleaned." (Nextdoor)

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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.

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