🌱 Houses Collapsed After Fire + Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty

Up and at 'em, Glen Burnie! Let's get you started this Sunday with everything you need to know going on in Glen Burnie today.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 48, low: 45.

Here are the top stories today in Glen Burnie:

1. Anne Arundel County Public Schools' Visual Arts Office is delighted to announce the return of its Elementary Winter Wonderland Art Exhibit. The elementary winter-themed artwork is being presented at Westfield Annapolis Mall through Jan 6, 2022. The exhibit will proudly feature approximately 200 students and is located in front of The Container Store. Subject matter ranges from vibrant snowy scenes, penguins, and snowmen to abstract snowflake designs. (Press Release Desk )
2. A Baltimore man was sentenced to prison after he admitted to being found with fentanyl and crack cocaine during an arrest in Glen Burnie last year. Collin Levar Smith, 21, recently pleaded guilty to possessing a large amount of a controlled substance. On Dec. 2, 2021, Smith was sentenced to five years in prison. (Report Annapolis)
3. It was a close call for Kim and her family who were forced to evacuate their West Baltimore home Friday because of a heavy fire next door. “I was looking at TV and my nephew came up and said the back of the house was on fire,” said Kim, who didn’t want to give her last name. She’s feeling grateful to have made it out in time. “I’m just thankful that everybody made it out. The other stuff can be replaced,” she said. The fire happened in the 1500 block of Argyle Avenue shortly before 5 p.m. (wmar2news)
4. Save the date and Join Us for a festive celebration of the holidays at Aquanautics' Ugly Sweater Holiday Party in Glen Burnie! Wear your best (or worse) decorated holiday sweater - store bought or home made. We’ll be having food and fun, as well as a few surprises, and opportunities to get those last minute gifts at great prices. Did we mention gift certificates? Keep an eye out for the event on Facebook, and in you email, for more details. (Stay Happening)

Today in Glen Burnie:

• AACHS Holiday Open House. (1 p.m.)
• Breaking Benjamin: Unplugged. (8 p.m.)
• Anne Arundel County Farmers' Market. (10 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Anne Arundel County Library: "We have some exciting news! Starting on Tuesday, Dec. 7, AACPL will be getting a whole new look and website! We want to send a big thank you to the AACPL Foundation for funding the project! " (Instagram)
• AA County Schools - AACPS: "EMPOWER! SPEAKER SERIES. Virtual Meeting: Tue, Dec. 7, 2021 Hosted By: The AACPS Office of Pupil Personnel This session will focus on budgeting, the use of compound interest to build wealth and avoiding student debt traps." (Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Chesapeake Glen: "Is anyone here from 8076 Green Bud Lane in the Chesapeake Glen Apartments? - I have a few questions after leaving the leasing office. Please private message me if so." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Tanyard Springs: "I’m looking for an in home babysitter on some Friday’s or Saturdays. - Can anyone recommend any?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Glen Gardens: "Does anybody happen to have any extra hot wheels cars they would be willing to separate with? - I have been going through all my grandkids gifts from nextdoor mainly and realizes I have but one thing for him. (I know, bad mom). Thanks." (Nextdoor)

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— 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.

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