Community Corner

🌱 Overbilling Toll Charges + Man Injured In Shooting + Home Sale

Here's a five-minute guide to everything worth knowing today in Glen Burnie.

(Patch Media)

Good morning, neighbors! Debora Whitehead here with your brand-new edition of the Glen Burnie Daily.


First, today's weather:

A couple of showers; humid. High: 73 Low: 64.

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Here are the top stories today in Glen Burnie:

  1. Home in Glen Burnie features elevator, wine fridge. A beautiful waterfront home in Glen Burnie features hardwood floors stretching through the living room, dining room and sunroom, with custom tile floors in the kitchen. Stainless steel appliances and granite backsplash accentuate the kitchen, which also has a wine cooler. Two sunrooms provide a beautiful view of the water and the main bathroom has a granite and Jacuzzi tub. There's also an elevator leading down to a game room in the open basement, which also has a wet bar. The pool table and other fun accessories are to stay with the home. The property also has a whole-house propane-fueled generator. (Our Community Now at Colorado)
  2. Glen Burnie Library: "We nee your help" is the new campaign that the Glen Burnie Public Library is promoting among the community. As the building remains open, COVID-19 guidelines are still expected to be followed as the library tries to keep all safe. All individuals ages two and older who enter Anne Arundel County Public Library buildings will be required to wear a mask, regardless of vaccination status. As the hard times are still around, the community is being served with programs, events and activities and we hope that the Library will remains open as the residents help by following the restrictions. (Anne Arundel Library)
  3. Anne Arundel County police: A 25-year-old man is in serious or critical condition after he was shot in the torso in Glen Burnie on Tuesday night, Anne Arundel County police said.
    Officers arrived around 10:20 p.m. at the 6400 block of Lamplighter Ridge in Glen Burnie for a reported shooting. A man suffering from a gunshot wound was driven to a Shell gas station on Ritchie Highway, where he called medics for help. He told police he was shot by a tall man wearing dark clothing, police said. (Capital Gazette)
  4. Glen Burnie truck driver describes months of inconsistent toll charges. A newly released audit of Maryland's electronic tolling operations reveals some drivers were overbilled at four of the state's tolling locations dating back to 2019. The 22-page probe says the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) fixed the equipment associated with overbilling. (Fox News)

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Today in Glen Burnie:

  • Cancer Survivorship Support Group. (5 p.m.)
  • Glen Burnie, Sidelines with Artist Katie Detrich. (6:30 p.m.)
  • Live Music: Ginger Cats. (5 p.m.)

Glen Burnie Patch Notebook

  • Anne Arundel County Public Library: "A touching message left on our sidewalk last week: Off to new adventures! We wish you all the best!" (Facebook)
  • AA County Schools - AACPS: "Do you have 48 or more college credits? Looking for a job with a flexible schedule? Potentially interested in becoming an educator? Substitute teaching may be the right fit for you, apply today." (Instagram)
  • Ferndale Volunteer Fire Company: "Good morning to our wonderful community. We are having our open house on Oct. 17, starting at 1 p.m. We will have several demonstrations, including car cutting / rescue scenarios. The AA county Blood Mobile will be here as well." (Facebook)

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  • Wye River Upper School Virtual Speaker Series: How to Pay for School Tuition. (Oct.7)
  • [Webinar] Roof Replacement 101: Everything You Need to Know. (Oct.9)
  • American Heroes Benefit and Festival. (Oct. 29)
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Debora Whitehead

About me: Debora Whitehead is a dedicated wife and homeschooling mom from Coram, NY. She has a Bachelor 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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