🌱 Governor Visits The MBWM Center + Valentine's Eatery Deals

Happy Thursday, people of Glen Burnie! Here's everything you need to know going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

Breezy with partial sunshine. High: 52, low: 29.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Glen Burnie:

1. Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan went to the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie on Monday, Feb. 7. The visit was to honor the front-line health care workers and the National Guard for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Twitter)
2. In celebration of Valentine's Day, some restaurants in Anne Arundel County are offering special deals. Glory Days Grill in Glen Burnie will have a sirloin with grilled shrimp and other features for $20.99. Click on the link to see other local restaurants participating in holiday deals. (Severna Park Voice)
3. Republicans on the Anne Arundel County Council voted against the plan to allow a public campaign financing system. The original plan was to give federal grants to candidates without donors to be able to run their election campaigns. (Mrylandmatters)
4. Nearby News: On Wednesday the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra announced the upcoming free community concerts. On Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. the symphony will play at New Shiloh Baptist Church. Visit BSOmusic.org for registration and COVID-19 policies by venue. (w2marnews)
5. Meet some Glen Burnie area pets who need a home: Meet Jerry, Jasper, Usagi, and many more. (Glen Burnie Patch)

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Today in Glen Burnie:

• Music and Movement at Glen Burnie Library Branch. (9:30 a.m.)
• Vaccine Clinic at Glen Burnie Library Branch. (1 p.m.)
• Tinsley Ellis at Rams Head on Stage. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• North County High School PTSA: "Congratulations to the NCHS unified tennis team! 2021 state champions! (Pic credit: Shannon Mize)" (Facebook)
• AA County Schools - AACPS: "Celebrating National School Counseling Week! Thank you to all of our amazing school counselors." (Instagram)
• Anne Arundel Community College: "Have you seen the 'Telling Our Story' Black History Month art exhibit in the Pascal Center Art Gallery? This exhibit features Lazaro Batista, Sherrill Chase, and more." (Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Parke West: "Looking for donations for people who need computers. I am an IT professional starting a GoFundMe to connect people who need computers with quality computers for usage for work or school." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Cloverleaf Commons: "Two Vintage chairs for sale! $20 for both!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Brookfield: "Legal advice please? Not gonna get into details on her but I need advice from someone who knows the law about harassment from neighbors?" (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Thursday! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— Debora Whitehead