🌱 UMBW Medical Center Declares Hospital Disaster

Hey, Glen Burnie! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in Glen Burnie.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy with a touch of rain. High: 52, low: 45.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Glen Burnie:

1. Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center declares crisis as Coronavirus cases rise. The hospital is now implementing Crisis Standards of Care (CSC) Protocols because of rapidly rising COVID-19 hospitalizations in the state. The action will help hospitals to care for the high demand of patients effectively by simplifying documentation and assigning staff with different tasks. (CBS Baltimore)
2. Two man were arrested in Glen Burnie after attempting to steal a removing a catalytic converter. After midnight on Christmas day suspicious activities were reported at Crain Highway and Furnace Branch Road in Glen Burnie. When officers arrived they found two men trying to remove the piece out of the car. Both were arrested and charged accordantly. (wmar2news)
3. AS COVID- 19 are on the rise in Maryland, free tests are being offered in various locations. If you're experiencing symptoms or if you've been exposed to someone with COVID, click on the link to access the locations where you can be tested for free. (WTOP)
4. Is the post office open? As New Years approaches see what's open and closed in Glen Burnie during the holiday. (Patch)
5. If you're looking for an outing on New Year's Eve, Glen Burnie has a lot to offer! Let’s toast to all of the wonderful things ahead of us in this coming year, don't miss the opportunity to celebrate it. Click on the link to see what's going on in the area. (Stay Happening)

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Today in Glen Burnie:

• New Year's Eve Crafternoon at Glen Burnie Library. (2 p.m.)
• SGP LIVE | Kevin Koa at Stained Glass Pub. (5 p.m.)
• MTG Legacy Night Wednesdays at Level Up Games Maryland . (11:30 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Anne Arundel Community College: "Get cozy and complete the FAFSA during winter break. More then $34 million went unclaimed during the 2016-17 academic year. Don't leave your money on the table. Get the FAFSA done now while you have time." (Instagram)
• Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce: "Welcome to returning member Kent Mittrick & Associates, Kent Mittrick They are a full-service insurance agency proudly representing Erie Insurance." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Monroe Gardens: "Sometimes living on a dead end street sucks. - (90% of the time it’s great) Thankfully it’s clear now so I can get to work." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Ferndale: "Quote of the day - “I absolutely have to have dark in order to have light. It’s like in life, you gotta have a little sadness once in a while so you know when the good times come”. -Bob Ross The Joy Of Painting." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Suburbia: "Hauling and dump runs along with gardening and Landscaping - Just want to spread the love to a fellow small business Four Seasons Contracting. My friend is owner and operator of this business and he’s looking to take on some new jobs." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Freetown: "Need junk hauled - Need fire wood Inbox me let me know Have a happy new year stay safe." (Nextdoor)

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• Year Years Eve Party at American Legion. (Dec. 31)
• Power to the art of protest at Chesapeake Center. (Jan. 5)
• Music and Movement at Glen Burnie Library. (Jan. 6)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll see you soon.

— 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.