🌱 Marshall Airport Customer Service Awarded + AACPS Job Fair

Happy Wednesday, Glen Burnie! Here's everything you need to know going on today.

First, today's weather:

Breezy; a shower in the a.m. High: 67, low: 36.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Glen Burnie:

1. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport was recognized for its customer service. The honor comes from the Airports Council International (ACI), the trade association of the world's airports. The Voice of the Customer initiative awards international airports that prioritized customer service and the ones that were committed to hearing passengers during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Press Release Desk)
2. Anne Arundel County Public Schools will be hosting a virtual job fair on Saturday, March 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Candidates will be able to navigate the education jobs available in the district such as chemistry, special education, elementary education, and much more. Registration is required to participate in the event. Click here for details. (AACPS)
3. Glen Burnie Library branch is offering in-person community programs for kids of all ages. Last week, Music and Movement had a great audience and along with Miss Kristina, kids were engaged in learning and had good entertainment. Visit the AACPL to check the events schedule. (Facebook)
4. The Maryland State Board of Education voted 12-2 to lift the statewide mask mandate in schools. The vote is pending approval of the Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative to be put into effect. The mandate was supposed to be in effect until the summer, but the end of the mandate is being discussed due to pushbacks from the school community and Gov. Larry Hogan. (w2marnews)
5. Nearby News: Two children were injured in a shooting in Annapolis. Police are investigating the incident that happened on Monday evening. Children were playing outside in the 1300 block of Tyler Avenue when the shooting started. No arrests have been made. Anyone with any information is asked to call 410-260-3439. (w2marnews)

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Today in Glen Burnie:

• Toddler Time at Glen Burnie Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• Fairy Tale Night: Glen Burnie, Sidelines with Artist Katie Detrich! (6:30 p.m.)
• NAAC — Lap Pool Aerobics. (9 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Anne Arundel County Library: "Congratulations to Jonah, winner of the Busch Annapolis Library Makerspace logo contest! Jonah created this unofficial logo to celebrate the opening of the library's maker space." (Instagram)
• Anne Arundel County Police: "Permission slips due Feb. 24! Email PDWesternPACT@aacounty.org for more info/permission slips!" (Instagram)
• Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce: "Thank you to Victory Awards & Promotions LLC, Andy Byrd. Marketing Services focused on awards, rewards, and recognition of accomplished individuals, and organizations and increasing and improving ROI through effective branding strategies." (Facebook)

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• Blades Of Green Hiring Event: Are You Ready To Grow? (Feb. 23)
• Medicare Education Webinar (Feb. 24)
• Learn How To Reduce Your Risk For Heart Disease During American Heart Month. (Feb. 28)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update!

— Debora Whitehead