🌱 Baltimore County Considers Plastic Bag Ban + Jones Jr. Re-Elected

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Here are the top three stories today in Catonsville:

1. Baltimore County may ban single-use plastic bags at the checkout counter. On the night of Jan. 3, Councilman Izzy Patoka, a Democrat for District 2, introduced the Baltimore County legislation, Bring Your Own Bag Act. The legislation would ban retailers from offering plastic bags beginning Nov. 1, 2023. Retailers would also have to charge customers, except those who receive food benefits such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, at least 10 cents for paper or reusable bags. (WYPR)
2. Julian Jones Jr. was re-elected as Baltimore County Council chair for the fourth time in five years. He will be the first in county history to serve a third consecutive term as chair. (Subscription: Baltimore Sun)
3. Baltimore County's "Winter Restaurant Week" is Friday, Jan. 13 through Jan. 22. Click here for more information and to see participating restaurants. Catonsville restaurants include El Guapo, Farmhouse Greens, and Jennings Cafe. (WMAR 2 News)

Today in Catonsville:

• Celebration Of Culture: An Anti-Racism Story Time At Catonsville Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Teen Time At Catonsville Branch Library (3:00 PM)
• The Kennedys: Live At Clubhouse Of Catonsville (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Tickets are still available for The Kennedys, an American folk-rock band, at the Clubhouse today, Jan. 5, at 7:30 p.m. Don't miss Pete and Maura Kennedy, who are recognized for their harmonies and instrumental prowess. (Baltimore County Arts Guild via Instagram)
• Did you know that 25 percent of Baltimore County's population is over the age of 60? That represents 212,329 people. The Catonsville Senior Center Council invites older adults to check out their centers. (Catonsville Senior Center Council via Facebook)
• Friday, Jan. 6, is Mount de Sales High School's "Pink Out Basketball" game to benefit the St. Agnes Breast Cancer Center! Don't miss the games — junior varsity starts at 4:00 p.m. and varsity starts at 5:30 p.m. — or the gift card tree raffle. (Mount de Sales via Twitter)

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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!