🌱 Baltimore County Council Seats + Kidnapping Hoax + Pet Adoption

Hello, friends. It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Catonsville Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 90 Low: 73.

Here are the top three stories in Catonsville today:

1. There is a push to add four more Baltimore County Council seats and districts by the next ballot in 2026. Those in favor of the increase want more fair representation. Linda Dorsey-Walker said, "What we're trying to do is make everyone feel like they have equal
   access to their county councilperson by shrinking the size of the districts." A Catonsville representative, Councilman Tom Quirk of D-District 1, said he "would not be opposed to adding two more members to the council given the population increases." (WBAL TV Baltimore)
2. A Jul. 12 warning was being circulated on social media claiming that a woman impersonating a nurse kidnapped an infant from a hospital in Catonsville and other towns. Facebook flagged the Catonsville post as part of its efforts to combat false news and misinformation on its News Feed. The Baltimore County Police Department did not immediately respond about the Catonsville post, however, it appears that these warnings are hoaxes. The Dodge City Police Department responded to a similar post about Dodge City and said they aren't credible. (PolitiFact)
3. Looking for more love in your life? Check out Patch and Petfinder's list of adoptable pets in the Catonsville area! Click the link to find your new best friend. (Catonsville Patch)

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Today in Catonsville:

• Catonsville Farmers Market At 5820 Edmondson Avenue (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Catonsville Senior Center Council will host another Happy Hour with drinking and dancing! Join the fun from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 18. (Facebook)
• Ten interpretative signs have been installed on the CCBC Catonsville campus! The signs were funded by a grant from the Maryland Heritage Areas program. Click here to learn more. (Twitter)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you around.

— 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!