🌱 Baltimore County Executive Race + UMBC President Called Pioneer

Hello, everybody! It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Catonsville Daily. Let's get this Thursday started off right with a quick dive into the most important things happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 60 Low: 38.

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Here are the top three stories today in Catonsville:

1. Education issues are taking center stage this election cycle in Baltimore County. The County Executive race in Baltimore County is between Democratic Incumbent Johnny Olszewski and Republican challenger Pat McDonough. View the link to see the candidates' stances on the issues and violence in education. (Fox Baltimore)
2. The Baltimore Sun highlighted three women as pioneers in breaching the gender barrier in high-profile roles. One of the women is Valerie Sheares Ashby, the University of Maryland Baltimore County's first female president. Ashby helped enrollment grow significantly. View the link to read more. (Subscription: Baltimore Sun)
3. Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize Maryland’s heroes! Local heroes include veterans, teachers, nurses, first responders, mentors, and so much more. View the link for details. (Maryland Patch)

Today in and around Catonsville:

• 2022 Baltimore Art, Antique & Jewelry Show At Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore (11:00 AM)
• Weekly Food Pantry At Women of Valor Office (11:00 AM)
• Storytime At sweetFrog Catonsville (1:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Mark your calendar for Oct. 30! You don't want to miss the Halloween celebration at the Catonsville Sunday Farmers Market from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.! (Catonsville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• The "Illuminations" by Judith Fulmer Opening Reception is on Sunday, Oct. 23 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at The Catonsville Clubhouse. (Baltimore County Arts Guild via Instagram)
• Catonsville golf senior Matt Barth made a hole-in-one at the Baltimore County tournament! Click here to read more. (Baltimore Sun Sports via Twitter)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— 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!