🌱 Soapbox Derby + Cicadas Return + Sweet Peaz Son Shot + Missing Boy

Glen Burnie MD

14 May, 2022

7:36 PM

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Happy Sunday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around Glen Burnie today. First, today's weather: Warmer; an afternoon t-storm. High: 79 Low: 63. Here are the top stories in Glen Burnie today: For the past 10 weeks some of Anne Arundel County police, fire department and county employees have been working with local youth. At the end of this program they were able to teach, mentor and help mentees build confidence, determination and responsibility and build a soapbox. Yesterday, all of their efforts paid off in a race. Click to see the video. (Fox Baltimore)The son of the owner of Sweet Peaz restaurant in Baltimore has been shot. The 19-year-old teen was seen arguing with someone outside of the restaurant. The other person left and returned with a gun and proceeded to shoot the victim in the chest. The suspect has been arrested. (News Break)No, it hasn't been 17 years yet, but the cicadas are back! These crusty critters are called "late-bloomer" cicadas and they are digging their way out of the dirt. If you haven't heard them yet, don't worry...you will. (WJZ 13)Has anyone seen Roderick Parks? He is an 11-year-old boy from Baltimore that has been missing since May 11. He wasn't reported missing until May 13. If anyone knows where he may be, please contact the police. (WMAR 2) Today in Glen Burnie: Due to all of the rain and the threat of thunderstorms, Ferndale Day has been cancelled. They are talking about doing something in the fall. If anyone has any ideas, please feel free to contract the group.(Facebook)The Ferndale Community Club is hosting a shrimp feast today from 1 - 5 p.m. $50 a tickets will get you lots of yummy goodness. As an added bonus there will be raffles and a DJ. (Happening Next)Communitea House Concert in Glen Burnie is hosting Matt Bednarsky. The music starts at 2 p.m. in the Glen Burnie park. (Bands In Town) From my notebook: Today is "Ride A Unicycle Day" and "Straw Hat Day". Sounds like two things that can be done together! Click to check out what else today is. (Holidays and Observances)In 1905 Las Vegas was founded in Nevada. This was the beginning of what became knows as "Sin City". Las Vegas is famously known for it's gambling, show girls and the mob. (On This Day)The rare "Blood Moon" or "Flower Moon" is making an appearance tonight. Sadly, due to the constant threat of ran and thunderstorms, Maryland may not be able to see it. (CBS News) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Taxes in Retirement Webinar (May 17) Medicare Education Webinar (May 19) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Sunday! I'll see you around.