🌱 Mo Gaba Day + Gov. Larry Hogan Declares State Of Emergency

Happy Thursday, Glen Burnie! Let's start today off on an informed note. Here's everything happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 39, low: 29.

Here are the top 4 stories in Glen Burnie today:

1. On Jan. 26, Glen Burnie High School will celebrate Mo Gaba Day. Gaba was a Baltimore sports fan from Glen Burnie who inspired many. He gained attention after he started calling into 105.7 The Fan beginning in 2015 to share his sports knowledge. He was Just 14 years old when he died in June 2020. He battled bone cancer most of his life, starting when he was just 9 months old. He was also blind. (Glen Burnie High School Calendar)
2. Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan declared a 30-day state of emergency. The action was presented after the state hit 3,057 hospitalizations due COVID-19 cases. The plan will mobilize 1,000 members of the Maryland National Guard to help local health officials. About 250 National Guard members will be deployed to support COVID-19 testing sites across Maryland, including at hospitals and nursing facilities, and to assist with patient transport. (Newsbreak)
3. Have you heard about the Saturday Night Live Coffee House in Glen Burnie? It was created in 1993 and is a venue for various Christian bands to perform at North Glen Community Church. The concerts are free and held the third Saturday of every month from 8-10 p.m. Click on the link for more information. (North Glen Church)
4. Nearby News: A massive fire breaks out in North Baltimore. Firefighters were on the scene on Jan. 5 to fight a blaze at an apartment building in the 100 block of W. 22nd Street near Maryland Avenue. The Baltimore Fire Department said there are no injuries reported. (wmar2news)

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Today in Glen Burnie:

• Music and Movement at Glen Burnie Library. (10 a.m.)
• NA Meetings at Furnace Road. (6 p.m.)
• Maryland HQL at Cindy's Hot Shots. (4 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• AA County Schools - AACPS: "Due to lingering issues with road and travel conditions associated with this week’s storm, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools will open two hours late tomorrow, with conditions to be re-evaluated tomorrow morning." (Instagram)
• Anne Arundel Community College: "Fun fact: In 2019, AACC graduates transferred to 31 states plus the District of Columbia. To make the transfer process more seamless, AACC develops transfer agreements with four-year schools, and we have some new ones!" (Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Ferndale: "Need heating service today? Call today to schedule an appointment. 443-628-7549, Diagnostic/ service charge $25." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Ferndale: "Check out my new group: ALL THINGS MUSIC. Everyone who is interested is welcome to join." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Cromwell Fountain: "I'm an IT guy, all this technology is failing me. I'm back to writing checks to pay bills because IT departments at certain business establishments are borderline dysfunctional." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Freetown: "Valentine's Day is coming quick! Who wants to get couples photos done? Family, anniversary, pretty much any photos at all!" (Nextdoor)

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Events:

• 7th Annual No One Can Survive Alone Concert for Bald Ballerina at Smith Theater. (Jan. 9)
• The AngelWing Project presents “N” Synopsis at Chesapeake Center. (Fab.19)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll see you soon!

— 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.