🌱 A Health Officer Extends Mask Mandate In Anne Arundel County

Happy Monday, Glen Burnie! Let's get this day started. Here are the most important things going on in Glen Burnie today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and colder. High: 33, low: 20.

Here are the top 4 stories in Glen Burnie today:

1. Mask mandate is extended in Anne Arundel County. The County council voted not to renew the mask mandate but a health officer, Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman, created a new public safety order requiring masks both inside and outside where social distancing is not possible. (Newsbreak)
2. Father and daughter connection in Glen Burnie opened doors for a basketball star. Thirteen years ago, Amourie Porter and her father, Samuel started to practice basketball together and now, she's been winning lots of games along with the Glen Burnie Girl's basketball team. Click on the link to get to know her journey as a local basketball player. (The Washington Post)
3. Nearby News: A 58-year-old woman died on a home fire in West Baltimore on last Friday.
   Baltimore Fire investigators said another person could make it out safely. Fire investigators have not yet released the name of the victim or if she died from smoke inhalation. (W2MARNEWS)
4. Thinking about refinancing in 2022? Click on the link to know are to start ! (Patch)

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Today in Glen Burnie:

• Bingo at Glen Burnie American Legion. (5 p.m.)
• Retirement Educational Seminar at Severna Park. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• North County High School PTSA: "Thank you to everyone who contributed to the After Prom FUNDrive. A UHAUL was filled and we doubled our fundraising goal." (Facebook)
• Anne Arundel Community College: "The best way to reach your goals is to make a plan. Use the new student planning, scheduling and registration system on MyAACC to monitor your progress and stay on track for for graduation." (Instagram)
• Anne Arundel Co Rec & Parks: "Aqua Zumba is coming to NAAC! Classes begin Jan.10. $7 per class, pre-register for each class (available Wednesday mornings at 8 a.m.). (Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Ferndale: "Question- I have a few pair of converses and a pair of running shoes not in bad condition just need to be cleaned, can I drop them off at a church or does anyone do charity’s I could give them to?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Margate Dr: "Does anyone have a recommendation for a good mechanic? - I need work done on a Toyota 4 Runner as soon as possible as it's my only vehicle. I hope everyone in the neighborhood is fairing well and safely in this weather." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Glen Gardens: "I just wanted to thank everyone who responded to my post. - We have been shoveled out! Thank you neighbors for your kindness and generosity." (Nextdoor)

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• [Webinar] Roof Replacement 101: Everything You Need to Know. (Jan. 15)
• The Havre de Grace Ice Festival at Downtown Havre de Grace. (Jan. 15)
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— Debora Whitehead