🌱 Judge Ruled Mask Mandate Legal In Anne Arundel County

Hey, Glen Burnie! Let's get you all caught up to start this Thursday, Jan. 20 off on an informed note. Here's everything going on around Glen Burnie today.

First, today's weather:

Rain, then snow, 1-2 inches. High: 39, low: 17.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Glen Burnie:

1. Anne Arundel County mask mandate will continue. The decision was made after a judge declared the mandate is legal. County executive Steuart Pittman used his social media to say that "Keeping this requirement in place for a little longer will help to reduce the strains on our hospitals and health care workers and save the lives of our friends, our neighbors, and our family members." (Patch)
2. Save the date for Gnome Paint Night at Ferndale Tavern in Glen Burnie. The event is hosted by Maryland Craft Parties and is set for Monday, Feb. 7, at 6 p.m. (Stay Happening)
   
3. Do you know why our town is called Glen Burnie? The history of Glen Burnie started in 1812. Elias Glenn founded a county seat as “Glennsburne,” which became “Glennsbourne Farm” and then “Glen Burnie.” In 1854, William Glenn, Elias’ grandson included Curtis Creek Mining into his family’s property, which was a wealthy company. Following his death, Glen Burnie became its subdivision in 1888. (Windfield)
4. The State of Maryland extended payment for individual state income taxes by three months. The new deadline is now set for July 15, 2022. The extension was granted due to the economic struggles caused by the pandemic. (W2MARNEWS)
5. Nearby News: Snap Fitness is expanding its business in Maryland with a new Annapolis location grand opening. (Franchising.com)

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Today in Glen Burnie:

• Free COVID-19 Testing at Glen Burnie American Legion. (9 a.m.)
• Play Group: Creek Critters at Chesapeake Children's Museum. (10:30 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• AA County Schools - AACPS: "Teacher Feature Tuesday Mrs. Moore 4th Grade Teacher at Germantown Elementary. 'I love teaching because you get to stay a kid at heart! I'm not sure that I have a teaching motto, but if so, it might be this: Teaching is having plan A.'" (Instagram)
• Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce: "Welcome to returning member Pappas Seafood Company, Tina Bargar. Pappas Restaurant & Sports Bar takes great pride in the quality of their products and strives to maintain the highest standards." (Facebook)
• "One person is facing arson charges after allegedly setting a Reisterstown apartment complex on fire Monday night. The two-alarm fire broke out around 8:17 p.m. in the unit block of Brookebury Drive. Although no one was hurt in the fire, 20 people were displaced as result. The Red Cross is in the process of helping them find shelter." (W2MARNEWS)

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