🌱 Patch AM: How a $1M grant could reshape Aberdeen’s biomanufacturing future

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In today's newsletter:

• How a $1M grant could reshape Aberdeen’s biomanufacturing future

Also on today's calendar: 44th Annual Toy Drive - Meet Santa - Live Music and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 39 and low of 28 degrees.
• Saturday: A thick cloud cover, temps: high: 41, low: 27.
• Sunday: Colder; morning snow, 1-2", with a high of 30 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• TEDCO awards $1M toward Harford biomanufacturing facility (thedailyrecord.com) — A new algae-based biomanufacturing facility is coming to Aberdeen’s CONVERGE Center, backed by a $1 million state grant to BrightWave LLC. County officials say the project will upgrade 1,000 square feet into a production floor for sustainable, carbon-negative materials and specialty chemicals, supporting Harford’s push to become a regional biomanufacturing hub and creating high-value jobs close to home.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Aberdeen

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• 44th Annual Toy Drive - Meet Santa - Live Music
  Friendship Park (Friendship Wine & Liquor Park), 3502b Woodsdale Rd, Abingdon
  11:00 am
• The Unique Boutique 1 Year Celebration
  107 N Washington St, Havre De Grace
  11:00 am
• The 53rd Annual Candlelight Tour of Homes
  Lock House Museum, 817 Conesteo St, Havre De Grace
  4:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Ravens vs. Bengals: Your Shot at $500 Cash + Bonus Gift Cards!
  Online ,
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• Family and Friends Story Time
  Harford County Library Aberdeen Branch , 21 Franklin St , Aberdeen
  10:15 am
• Elf Express Toy Drive
  645 S Philadelphia Blvd , Aberdeen
  1:30 pm
• Aberdeen Saturday Film Discussion
  Harford County Library Aberdeen Branch , 21 Franklin St , Aberdeen
  2:30 pm
• Harford Holidays at Ripken Stadium
  Ripken Events , 873 Long Dr , Aberdeen
  5:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Sip & Paint with Antonio Moore
  TB3 Event Center , 203 W Bel Air Ave , Aberdeen
  3:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Aberdeen Morning Book Discussion
  Harford County Library Aberdeen Branch , 21 Franklin St , Aberdeen
  10:15 am
• SMART Recovery Meetings — Voices of Hope
  Voices of Hope - Harford , 7 Aberdeen Shopping Plz , Aberdeen
  6:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• VoH Harford Game Night! — Voices of Hope
  Voices of Hope - Harford , 7 Aberdeen Shopping Plz , Aberdeen
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Are there any painting companies that would like extra work?
  The work is pretty steady and would allow for a company to grow.  We are looking for a company with two or more people on the crew who can also… (Nextdoor Aberdeen Post)
• Can anyone recommend someone reasonable to repair laminate floors.
  The floors were installed too tight and have a large hump. (Nextdoor Aberdeen Post)

• TRAX Corporate Office posted a job opening for Janitor - FI & LOSS in Aberdeen. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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• After gun conviction, HCPS employee worked at school weekdays, served jail time weekends (foxbaltimore.com)
• Voters must demand more accountability (baltimoresun.com)
• With live Nativity walls raised, Knights of St. John prepare for another Christmas season (covdio.org)

Bel Air

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-- The Patch AM Team

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