🌱 Teacher Named Best In Nation + Morris Tile Grand Opening

Hello, people of Glen Burnie! It's me again, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Glen Burnie Daily.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and breezy. High: 53, low: 29.

Here are the top 5 stories in Glen Burnie today:

1. Glen Burnie Park Elementary School teacher is named one of the best in the nation. Teacher Joanie Gulden is well known for her impact in the classroom. She is one of 117 educators who received the 2022 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). (Glen Burnie Patch)
2. Morris Tile Distributors has a date set for its grand opening in Glen Burnie. March 16, at 3 p.m. will be the big day and the event will feature live music, food, and refreshments. The store is located at 6730 Dover Road, Glen Burnie. (Eventbrite)
3. Two men from Glen Burnie were arrested in connection with a major drug bust. Several relatives were arrested during the operation including Thomas William Booze, 31, and Michael Booze, 27, both from the Glen Burnie area. During the operation, police discovered more than 400 weed plants and fentanyl enough to kill 2.5 million people. (Patch)
4. Educator Molly Stavely, English from Glen Burnie High School is one of the five educators named finalists for the AACPS Teacher of the year honor. The finalists will be among 40 teachers from public and independent schools to be honored on April 26 at the 36th annual Excellence in Education Awards Dinner at The Hall @Live! at Arundel Mills. (Press Release)
5. Click on the link to access the weather forecast in the area this weekend. (w2marnews)

Today in Glen Burnie:

• Glen Burnie Glass- Moon and Star Patchwork Suncatcher. (6 p.m.)
• Quinceanera Expo at La Fontaine Bleue. (3 p.m.)
• Cars and Coffee at Annapolis Art Alliance. (8 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• A committee of lawmakers on Friday officially lifted Maryland's mask mandate in public schools, effective March 1. The decision follows a 12-2 vote earlier this week by the State Board of Education, that gave local school districts full authority on whether or not to leave mask requirements in place. (w2marnews)
• A disturbance is possible at Arundel Mills mall this weekend, police announced Friday. This potential disruption would follow last Saturday's large-scale fight at the Towson Town Center. (Patch)
• This waterfront home just hit the Glen Burnie market. The $850,000 property boasts a private beach and clear views of Stoney Creek. An open floor plan greets visitors as they enter the modern house. A wall of windows in the two-story family room offers nautical sightlines. The dining room, stylish kitchen, and family room all lie on this spacious main level. A wood stove beneath a stone hearth completes the first floor. (Patch)

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— Debora Whitehead