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Good morning Glen Burnie! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How disaster loans could help Glen Burnie's displaced Empire Towers businesses
  • What Glen Burnie residents should know after Maryland's REAL ID recertification
  • Glen Burnie student earns spot in prestigious Global Scholars program

Also on today's calendar: Free Pizza Party with Delegate LaToya Nkongolo! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Saturday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 77, low: 67.
  • Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Governor Moore requests disaster loans from SBA following Empire Tower problems (wmar2news.com) — Empire Towers in Glen Burnie remains evacuated after serious parking garage damage, and Governor Wes Moore is now seeking federal SBA disaster loans to help displaced small businesses stay afloat. If approved, these low-interest loans could cover key expenses like payroll and rent while long-term stabilization work continues on the ten-story office building.
   

2. Maryland secures federal REAL ID recertification (wvnews.com) — Maryland's REAL ID program, administered from Glen Burnie, has been formally recertified by TSA, meaning your state-issued license or ID will continue to be accepted at airport security checkpoints. With more than 4.9 million compliant cards already issued, residents who still need REAL ID can review required documents and upgrade through the MVA's website and services.
   

3. 2026-2027 Global Scholars (owu.edu) — A Glen Burnie student, Rice Nguyen, has been selected as a 2026–2027 Global Scholar at Ohio Wesleyan University, joining a small cohort focused on international issues and study abroad. The four-year program includes a special first-year seminar, a $6,000 junior or senior year study-abroad grant, and a capstone project that culminates in a public presentation.
   

4. At Least 11 Outback Steakhouse Restaurants Close in 2026 Amid Turnaround (ntd.com) — With Baltimore's Canton Outback Steakhouse set to close after Oct. 11, local diners are being pointed to the Glen Burnie and Perry Hall locations instead. The closure is part of a broader national reshuffling by parent company Bloomin' Brands, which has been trimming and relocating Outback restaurants across several states this year.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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