Glen Burnie, MD

Glen Burnie covers about 13 square miles in Anne Arundel County and is located approximately nine miles from Baltimore. The population in Glen Burnie is approximately 40,000. The relatively small town has a big claim to shopping history. The Harundale Mall was the first enclosed shopping center east of the Mississippi River. It was built in 1958 and was one of the first shopping centers officially called a "mall."

ECONOMY AND INDUSTRIES

Construction, public administration and health care are the most popular industries in Glen Burnie. Some of the city's largest employers include the Baltimore Washington Medical Center, Tate Automotive Group and R.E. Michel Co. Inc. Other major employers are Glen Burnie Bancorp and North Arundel Hospital, which recently joined the University of Maryland Medical System.

The area has a very active Chamber of Commerce, which was established in 1947. It was originally known as the Glen Burnie Chamber. The Chamber took a heavy legislative role, bringing legislative issues to attention in Annapolis and securing improvements such as new streets and traffic lights. In 1983, the Chamber became the Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce and extended its reach outside Glen Burnie.

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

There are some local diversions in Glen Burnie, including:

• Jeepers Amusement Park
• Murelie's World Arcade

Sawmill Creek Park in Glen Burnie features a skateboard park, basketball and tennis courts, a fitness course, and a playground.

The city benefits greatly from its proximity to Baltimore. A short drive can bring you to the following:

• American Visionary Art Museum
• Babe Ruth Museum
• Contemporary Museum
• Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum
• Jewish Museum of Maryland
• Maryland Art Place
• Maryland Historical Society Museum
• Maryland Science Center
• Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore City, Md.
• National Cryptologic Museum
• National Museum of Dentistry
• Peale Museum
• Port Discovery
• Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture
• Star-Spangled Banner Flag House, Baltimore City, Md.

SHOPPING

The Glen Burnie encompasses the Harundale Mall, one of the first enclosed shopping malls. The mall was closed and quickly redeveloped and reopened as the Harundale Plaza, a strip shopping center.

EDUCATION

There are several colleges and universities within 10 miles of the city. Those include:

• University of Baltimore
• University of Maryland - Baltimore
• The Community College of Baltimore County
• Anne Arundel Community College

LOCAL MEDIA

Glen Burnie is predominantly served by nearby Baltimore media. Locally owned or licensed media outlets include:

Radio:

• WJRO 1590 AM - Religious
• WWIN 95.9 FM - Urban

Newspaper:

• Maryland Gazette

DID YOU KNOW?

Notable Glen Burnie residents include:

• Musical legend Frank Zappa
• Singer Toni Braxton
• WWF wrestler Duane Gill
• WWE wrestler Stacy Keibler
• Las Vegas singer Scott Jordan
• Baseball infielder Mark Teixeira (New York Yankees)
• NFL defensive back Bill Currier (Houston Oilers, New England Patriots, and New York Giants)
• NBA player Rudy Gay (Memphis Grizzlies)
• Baseball pitcher Tony Saunders (Florida Marlins)