🌱 Free Covid-19 Tests Available + Sergeant Arrested + Man Sentenced

Welcome back, Glen Burnie! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Here's the lowdown...

First, today's weather:

Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms. High: 91 Low: 73.

Here are the top stories in Glen Burnie today:

1. The Department of Health is offering free COVID-19 tests. Adults and children can either make an appointment or walk-in to any clinic to get tested. Click on the link to find out more details. (News Break)
2. Another sheriff's office employee has been arrested. Friday, July 15, a 39-year-old sergeant was arrested on assault and robbery charges in two domestic violence cases involving another employee of the agency. He has been suspended without pay while the investigation is underway. (WNAV)
3. "A jury found Brandon Hardy, 26, of Annapolis guilty of 13 charges including two counts of second degree assault against Anne Arundel County Police Officers Saifedlin Hussain and James Yee, as well as a litany of felony drug charges for possession with intent to distribute controlled dangerous substances." The incident that led to the arrest and charges was on September 3, 2021. (A.A. County Press Release)(A.A. County Press Release)

Today in Glen Burnie:

• Westfield Annapolis Mall is having a "Live Arts Maryland Summer Sing." If you like to perform or sing, then this is the thing for you. Auditions are happening tomorrow, Monday July 18 at 7:30 p.m. (Patch)
• Sidelines is hosting a $20 painting event. Katie Detrich will teach you how to paint a dolphin this Tuesday, July 19. The class is from 6:30 - 9 p.m. (Event Brite)
• Hook and Reel Cajun Seafood is hosting a sip and paint night. This Tuesday, July 19 from 7 - 9 p.m. an artist will guide you paint a beach scene. The class is $25 per person. (Wonderfully Made 4 You)

From my notebook:

• Today is "Global Hug Your Kid Day" and "World Listening Day." These sound like two very important holidays that go very well together. Click on the link to see what other holidays are being celebrated. (Holidays and Observations)
• It's always good to stay ahead of things. That could also be said for your future. If reading the horoscopes can help, then why not! Click on the link to see what is in store for you. (Horoscopes)
• Maryland has it own dialect and names for things. One of those things is "lightening bugs" or as the rest of the USA calls them "fire flies." I find them quite fascinating and soothing to watch when sitting outside on a warm summer Maryland night. Click on the link to read up on. (Greenbelt MD)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update!