🌱Vernon Avenue Fire Leaves Six Displaced + BOE Workshop + Events

Good day, neighbors! Debora Whitehead here with a fresh edition of the Glen Burnie Daily.

First, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 50, low: 34.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Glen Burnie:

1. The Vernon Avenue fire left six people without a home and a first responder injured. The fire happened on Feb. 7, around 10:36 a.m. First responders arrived at the scene after neighbors called 911 to report smoke coming out of the windows. (Newsbreak)
2. Pre-Valentine's Brunch Day party is set for Sunday, Feb. 13 at 1 p.m. at the Grand Ballroom in Glen Burnie. For event details and ticket purchases, click here. (Stay Happening)
3. The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will be hosting a workshop next week. The event will aim to learn more from the school superintendent, George Arlotto, and also will discuss topics about how to enable children to successfully start their school journey. (aacpublicschools)
4. AACPL features Black History Live with Culture Queen. It's a 45-minute performance for the children that use interactive music, movement, and storytelling. During the engaging performance, Culture Queen will amaze children with her magnetic personality and creative approach to cultural education by inviting them to celebrate all the things that make them who they are. (AACPL)
5. Anne Arundel County Police reported the death of driver Kyle Ryan Cole, who was driving on Stoney Creek Bridge. The icy conditions of the road caused Cole to lose control of the vehicle and fatally crash into an oncoming Chevy Tahoe. (Newsbreak)

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Today in Glen Burnie:

• Cross with Dove — Beginner Friendly at Furnace Road. (6:30 p.m.)
• Sidelines with Artist Katie Detrich! at Sidelines Sports Bar. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• AA County Schools - AACPS: "Feb. 9 is Unity Day in AACPS. All schools will dismiss two hours early on Wednesday to allow staff to engage in additional professional development connected to Unity Day." (Instagram)
• Anne Arundel County Public Library: "Through February we will have this beautiful exhibit on display in celebration of Black History Month, showcasing local African American communities. Please stop by and share your thoughts and memories with us!" (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Ferndale: "Water pressure changes. Has anyone else noticed low water pressure off and on for the past week or so?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Cromwell Fountain: "Boxes: Free. If anyone needs boxes, I have a couple of medium boxes free. I have something shipped to me once a month and they are nice boxes, that could help you pack for different reasons. Just email and let me know." (Nextdoor)

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Events:

• Valentine's Day Candies for your Sweetheart at Schola. (6 p.m.)
• Toddler Time at Glen Burnie Library. (Mar. 9)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— Debora Whitehead