🌱 Teen Murder Investigation + Holiday Happenings

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

First, today's weather:

Sunny. High: 47 Low: 29.

Here are the top stories in Glen Burnie today:

1. Baltimore City Police are working to get to the bottom of who murdered 13-year-old Maliyah Turner Thursday night, taking her away from a family that loved her dearly. Richard Williams said he has so many questions for BPD detectives investigating the death of his granddaughter. A total of $13,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the murderer. (W2MARNEWS)
2. A nonprofit organization in Carroll County is getting into the holiday spirit while helping the community. The Shepherd's Staff is kicking off its annual Festival of Trees this weekend, where you'll have the chance to bid on a variety of beautifully decorated trees, to help support local families in need. The event, which is this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, takes place at Johns Street Quarters in Westminster. (WMARNEWS)
3. We're kicking off the holiday season next week at our annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Glen Burnie. This event is fun for all ages, with local business vendors, live music, and arts and crafts for kids. I hope you'll come celebrate the start of this joyous season with us. (Twitter)
4. A Glen Burnie man has entered an Alford plea after being arrested in connection with the rape of a woman that reportedly occurred on Ritchie Highway earlier this year. On Nov. 16, an Anne Arundel County Circuit Court judge accepted the plea made by Aaron Anthony Cepeda, to three out of the 14 offenses he was charged with: second degree rape, second degree assault and perverted practice. The remaining counts are likely to be dropped after the sentencing hearing, which is scheduled for March 29, 2022. (NewsBreak)

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Today in Glen Burnie:

• Live Music: Chasing Autumn. (5 p.m.)
• 6th Annual Thanksgiving Meal Packing (Haiti Relief). (4 p.m.)
• NA Meetings. (7 p.m.)

Glen Burnie Patch Notebook

• Anne Arundel Co Rec & Parks: "Beverly Triton Nature Park will have no parking and limited access during the ongoing park renovation and improvement project." (Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Cromwell Fountain: "We need help with moving an electric kiln. Weight is 240 lbs. It needs to be brought up two flights of steps, put in a truck and transported from Severna Park to Glen Burnie." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hospital Dr: "Missing dog? Is someone missing a fluffy tan and white dog? Kinda looks like a malamute mix. I saw it running up and down Ridgewick Road a few minutes ago." (Nextdoor)

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— 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.

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