🌱 Fatal Home Fire + Water Supply System Issues + Happenings

Happy Saturday, Glen Burnie! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around town today.

First, today's weather:

Showers late in the afternoon. High: 68, low: 41.

Here are the top stories in Glen Burnie today:

1. Have you ever wondered if the water we drink is safe? What goes into making it safe for us to bathe, brush our teeth, swim and play in? The answer lies within the Maryland Department of the Environment’s Water Supply System and its many checks on drinking water and wastewater. That department is saying they are understaffed, underpaid and overworked, and Attorney General Brian Frosh agrees. He wrote to Gov. Larry Hogan last week, asking for help. (CBS Baltimore)
2. Fatal fire in Glen Burnie leaves two dead. The fire was reported in the 1300 block of Thomas Road in the Glen Burnie area around 12:30 a.m. Officials say the two victims — a man and a woman — were in their 70s and died at the scene. The fire is believed to have begun in the kitchen area of the home and two firefighters were also injured. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. (WBAL TV Baltimore)
3. The holidays are a time for family, but sometimes you need to break away from the festivities and have fun with your kids! Once you have finished shopping for the kids, it’s time to have fun. We’ve put together some ideas to get them off of their electronics and onto more productive activities. Click on the link to check out these great ideas for holiday activities with your kids! (Eye On Annapolis)
4. Looking to go on a family outing? Hoping to spend a night out with friends? See what's new on your Glen Burnie Patch community calendar. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. (Glen Burnie Patch)

Today in Glen Burnie:

• 3rd Christmas Craft & Vendor. (9 a.m.)
• Glass Mosaics Poinsettia. (6 p.m.)
• Scott Noel: Still Life. (All Day)

From my notebook:

• Enterprise Community Development closed on the recapitalization last month of three senior living communities, including Park View at Furnace Branch in Glen Burnie, Park View at Ellicott City II in Ellicott City and Park View at Snowden River in Columbia. Enterprise will preserve the Anne Arundel and Howard County properties as long-term affordable housing. (Maryland Daily Record)
• The following executive moves made by women have been reported since Dec. 2: Jen Alderfer
  was named president of SCL Health's Montana region and St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings, Montana; Eleze Armstrong was appointed CEO of Doctors Hospital of Manteca, California; and Karen Cook was appointed to the board of directors at the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie. (Becker's Hospital Review)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Quarterfield: "Does anyone around Ridgely Road or Carolyn Road in Glen Burnie Park own an orange tabby cat or a black and white one with white feet? I’m trying to determine if they are feral/stray or belong to someone? They come around about 4-5 p.m." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Fox Chase: "Does anyone know what’s Fox chase HOA information?Thanks." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Morris Hill Ave: "Thank you to everyone who has helped! You have been such a blessing! I had posted asking for Christmas help and I wanted to thank you all again (Jennifer, Barbara, and Julia) as I wrap your gifts." (Nextdoor)

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Events:

• Perry Hall Crafts & Collectibles Show at Eastpoint Mall. (Dec. 11)
• La Sonora Dinamita. (Dec.18)
• Mini Holiday Market at R House. (Dec. 18)
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For sale:

• The Barn at Chapel Rd Perry Hall Estate Sale Dec. 11, 50 percent (Details)
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Other classifieds:

• 3rd Christmas Craft and Vendor Show (Details)
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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.