🌱 Baltimore Co. Receives Gateways For Growth Award + Water Dashboard

Hello, friends! It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Catonsville Daily — here to impart all the most important things happening in our community.

But first, today's weather:

Clouds giving way to some sun. High: 48 Low: 29.

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Here are the top three stories today in Catonsville:

1. Baltimore County received the 2023 Gateways for Growth award. According to Giuliana Valencia-Banks, Immigration Affairs Outreach Coordinator with the Office of County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr., the award will help the county build a strong partnership with immigrant communities by helping create equitable programs and policies. (Perry Hall Patch)
2. On Jan. 11, Maryland lawmakers will discuss abortion rights, licensing and taxing of recreational marijuana, gun legislation, and more during the 90-day legislative session. House Speaker Adrienne Jones, a Baltimore County Democrat, believes the constitutional amendment to strengthen abortion rights protections will have "better success this year." Jones also said that filling vacancies across state agencies is one of the top issues of the session. (AP News)
3. On Friday, Jan. 6, Baltimore County announced the launch of an online water quality dashboard. The dashboard allows the public to review up-to-date chemicals and bacteria levels in their water. The Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability (DEPS) collects and analyzes samples from local waterways, the data is then added to the water quality dashboard. (Perry Hall Patch)

Today in Catonsville:

• Teen Time At Catonsville Branch Library (3:00 PM)
• Bachata/Salsa Dancing At El Guapo (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to the Catonsville High School boy's basketball team! The Comets won 62 to 45 against Lansdowne High School. (Subscription: Baltimore Sun)
• Looking for the perfect place to call home? Check out the latest homes for sale in the Catonsville area, including a four-bedroom on Prince William Court and a three-bedroom on Pleasant Villa Avenue. (Catonsville Patch)
• Don't miss the opening reception for "Headspace: A Solo Art Exhibit" by Cori Bowen on Friday, Jan. 13! The reception begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Baltimore County Arts Guild Gallery. Click here for more information and to RSVP. (Baltimore County Arts Guild via Instagram)

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— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!