🌱 Baltimore County Elections + MD Falls In Ranking + Carbon Leaf

Hey, Catonsville. I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Let's dive in.

First, today's weather:

Sunshine and patchy clouds. High: 85 Low: 66.

Here are the top three stories today in Catonsville:

1. Since the redistricting battle, more Black candidates than ever before are running for Baltimore County Council. Black candidates are running in five of the seven districts, which "is unprecedented in the county," according to Tony Fugett, who is running in the 2nd District Democratic primary and was the former head of the county NAACP. The primary election takes place on Jul. 19, and the general is in November. (Baltimore Sun)
2. In CNBC's annual competitiveness ranking, "America's Top States for Business in 2022," Maryland ranked number 27, a big fall from last year's number 12 ranking. The cost of living, cost of doing business, economy, and business friendliness categories hurt Maryland's score in 2022. Click the link to see how the state was graded in each category. (Maryland Patch)
3. On Sep. 3, Carbon Leaf with special guests Gaelic Mishap are playing live from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at State Fare, located at 748 Frederick Road in Catonsville. The band's "Gathering series" is about building community. View the link to see the full interview. (Sunscape Live)

Today in Catonsville:

• Firefly Lantern Making At Benjamin Banneker Historical Park And Museum (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Does your child love the ocean? If you answered yes, then they will love "Make an Ocean Animal Craft" on Jul. 19 at 3:00 p.m. at the Catonsville Branch of Baltimore County Public Library! Children will make an ocean animal-themed craft and learn fun facts about ocean animals. View the link for more information. (BCPL)
• Are you interested in growing your business? The Catonsville Chamber of Commerce shared an opportunity for local small businesses to learn about how to do business with Fraport Maryland, the award-winning concessions program at BWI Marshall Airport. On Jul. 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland: The Encore. Click here for more information and to RSVP. (Facebook)

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• Summer Splash Party (July 16)
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• Taxes in Retirement Webinar (July 26)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! 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!