🌱 Driver Arrested On Hidden Brook Drive + Women's History Month

Hey, neighbors! Debora Whitehead here with today's edition of the Glen Burnie Daily.

First, today's weather:

Milder with periods of sun. High: 55, low: 48.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Glen Burnie:

1. A traffic stop made on Thursday at 4:30 a.m. in Glen Burnie led to the discovery of a .38 caliber Smith & Wesson M&P Shield handgun and a small amount of marijuana. The stop was made on Hidden Brook Drive. Driver Kevin Lamont Carson of Baltimore is facing charges for not having a gun permit and for drug possession. (wnav.com)
2. Comptroller Peter Franchot urged the state’s Assembly to pass emergency legislation to make a state income tax credit that would incentivize donations to Ukraine. The donations would come from residents and small businesses. Click here to learn the plan. (cbslocal)
3. AACPL Glen Burnie branch starts the month of March with a new display for Women's History Month! The display features book recommendations and a timeline of important dates and women. Thanks, Miss Margery for doing an amazing job! (Facebook)
4. La Fontaine Bleue in Glen Burnie will host a St. Patrick's Day Dance on March 17 from 7-11 p.m. La Fontaine Bleue is located at 7514 Ritchie Highway. Click here for the event details and to purchase tickets. (Stayhappening)
5. Are you a fan of local sports? Click on the link to check this weekend's Glen Burnie area high school sports schedule. (Glen Burnie Patch)

Today in Glen Burnie:

• Free Concert at Glen Burnie 5th Avenue. (8 p.m.)
• Fairy Tale Paint: Glen Burnie, Sidelines with Artist Katie Detrich! (2:30 p.m.)
• Read Across America Storypalooza at Glen Burnie Library. (11 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Pascal Senior Activity Center: "When we don't have entertainment, Pop Up Karaoke becomes a hit of entertainment with the members. Thank you, Kristie & Nancy." (Facebook)
• AA County Schools - AACPS: "As provided in the board-approved calendar, parent-teacher conferences will be conducted on Monday, March 7, and Tuesday, March 8. All schools will open two hours late on Monday and dismiss two hours early on Tuesday." (Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Brookfield: "Be aware in Glen Burnie bikes are being stolen by individuals that are cowards, thieves and will grow to be nothing." (Nextdoor)
• Associate Commissioner, Consumer Education & Advocacy Joy Hatchette, Maryland Insurance Administration: "Cash value — What does it mean? Watch this video for the definition." (Nextdoor)

Events

• Sunday School at Glen Burnie Baptist Church. (March 6)
• Trivia Game Day at Glen Burnie 5th Avenue. (March 6)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Debora Whitehead