🌱 Parents Protest Mask Mandate In Schools + Real Estate + Event

Good day, neighbors! It's me again, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Glen Burnie Daily.

First, today's weather:

A little snow at times. High: 36, low: 23.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Glen Burnie:

1. Parents and students protested against the mask mandate in schools on Friday morning in Anne Arundel County. The mandate expired on Jan. 31 in schools but students are still required to wear a face covering. The Maryland State Board of Education plans to discuss the future of its mask mandate at its Feb. 22 meeting. (WBAL)
2. A woman was attacked with pepper spray in Glen Burnie on Feb.8. According to the police the victim was walking in the 6400 block of union Court in Glen Burnie when a suspect approached her demanding her purse, sprayed her, and flee from the scene. Police searched the area but failed to find the suspect. Anyone with information please, contact 410-222-6135 or the Tip Line at 410-222-4700. (Arundel Journal)
3. Are you looking to buy a house? Take a look at this remodeled Glen Burnie Condo with a balcony listed for less than $150K. (Glen Burnie Patch)
4. Anne Arundel County students won their categories at the SkillsUSA Region 3 Championships. Four more finished second and two others placed third place, earning the right to compete in the upcoming state eight competition. (AACPS)
5. Looking for an outing on Valentine's Day and would like to support local business? La Fontaine Bleue in Glen Burnie is hosting an all-inclusive Valentine's Day sweetheart dinner and dance. The event will be held on Feb. 14 from 6 - 10 p.m. Click here for more details. (StayHappening)

Today in Glen Burnie:

• Super Bowl Party at American Legion. (6 p.m.)
• Sunday School at Glen Burnie Baptist Church. (9:30 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Anne Arundel County Police: "Corporal Stephen Harr is retiring after 20 years of service to Anne Arundel County. Cpl. Harr was presented his retirement plaque and credentials by Chief Award and a shadow box by FOP Lodge 70 president O’Brien Atkinson." (Instagram)
• AA County Schools - AACPS: "Annapolis High School - Studio 1 class with Ms. Jackman. The students were experimenting with creating pieces with “unusual materials” and this time it was coffee." (Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Ferndale: "I need window screens and screened doors replaced with new screens and don't know how/where to find someone who can replace the screening. Can anyone help? reply here, thanks. - can anyone remove and replace old screens on windows." (Nextdoor)

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— Debora Whitehead