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🌱 Shooting In Annapolis + 2 People Drowned + Heat Advisory For Today

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Hello again, Glen Burnie! It's me, Michele, your host of the Glen Burnie Daily. Let's get this Thursday started off right, with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.


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First, today's weather:

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A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 96 Low: 77.


Here are the top stories today in Glen Burnie:

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  1. Marcs Court in Annapolis was the scene of a shooting on Wednesday, Aug. 3. Around 1 a.m. police were called for reports of gun shots. A 17 year old was found with a gunshot wound to the chest. The victim was air lifted to shock trauma in critical condition. (The Bay Net)
  2. The bodies of Elias Isai Sandoval Pimentel and his son were recovered from the Potomac River. While boating with his family, the victim's children began struggling in the water. One of the children was pulled to safety, but the father and his 10-year-old son went under and did not come back up. The victim and his family are from Virginia. (News Break)
  3. A heat advisory is in effect for today. Temperatures will be in the mid 90s with a chance of an afternoon thunderstorm. Some areas in Maryland could see temperatures rising to 100 degrees. If you cannot be in an air-conditioned area, be sure to try to stay in the shade and drink plenty of fluids. (WJZ13)

Today in Glen Burnie:

  • If you are hankering for some steamed crabs, then this event is for you! Join the La Fontaine Bleu for a crab feast. This event is this Friday, Aug. 5 from 7 - 11 p.m. The tickets are $68 per person and include of buffet of other foods and an open bar. (Event Brite)
  • The Grand Ballroom in Glen Burnie presents Sirius Company. This event is on Friday, Aug. 5, the doors open at 8 p.m. with the show starting at 10:30 p.m. This is a CASH bar and a menu for finger foods will be available. (Event Brite)
  • The Roadhouse in Annapolis presents Hyland Brothers. The show is this Friday, Aug. 5 from 8:45 - 11:45 p.m. Come on down and enjoy live music and a cocktail. (All Events)

From my notebook:

  • This week is "International Clown Week" and today is "India Pale Ale Beer Day (IPA)." What else is being celebrated today and this week? Click on the link to see. (Holidays and Observations)
  • What does the future hold for you today? Nothing wrong with knowing what the future holds. Click on the link to see what may or may not happen. (Horoscope)
  • We still have a few more days until the next full moon. That event is on Aug. 11 and is called the Sturgeon Moon. As of tonight, the moon is "waxing crescent." (Moon Giant)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update!

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