🌱 Baltimore County Medical Marijuana + Local Investor 'Fun Money'

Hey, friends! I'm back in your inbox this chilly morning with your new copy of the Catonsville Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

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Here are the top three stories today in Catonsville:

1. Jessilove.org announce the launch of its pilot program in partnership with KIP Dispensary,
   located in Baltimore County, which will provide subsidized access to medical marijuana for residents experiencing financial hardship in Maryland. The non-profit, the first of its kind in Maryland, will provide funding and KIP Dispensary will facilitate the purchase and dispensing of vital medication. (PR Newswire)
2. Financial adviser Zachary Scott, a certified financial planner at Castellan Financial Group in Catonsville, encourages investors to rethink the definition of "fun money." Many investors want to use "fun money" to buy risky stocks or cryptocurrency, but Scott said investing “should be taken seriously, not treated like gambling.” He wants to redefine "fun money" to mean money that is spent having fun, for example, an experience or vacation. (Market Watch)
3. Out of hundreds of applications, three Baltimore County Public School juniors were chosen as finalists for student members of the Board of Education of Baltimore County for the 2023-2024 school year. BCPS middle and high school students will cast online ballots on Thursday, Mar. 23 for one of the three candidates Nicholas Dimitriades of Towson High School, Kayla Drummond of Parkville High School, or Nathan Harris of George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology. (Towson Patch)

Today in and around Catonsville:

• Al-Anon Family Group At Catonsville Presbyterian Church (9:30 AM)
• Teen Time At Catonsville Branch Library (3:00 PM)
• Taco Tuesday + Karaoke At Bella Italia Baltimore in Baltimore (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The search for a new Baltimore County police chief is focused on diversity. The advisory panel includes Baltimore County Council Chairman Julian Jones and Baltimore County NAACP President Danita Tolson. (Baltimore Sun)
• Baltimore County Public Schools in Maryland has blocked access to the ChatGPT site on student devices and browsers. Although it has not changed its policies as a result of the new technology. (Business Insider)
• Curious about the local job market or looking for a new job? Check out the latest job openings in the Catonsville area including Member Experience Specialist, Air Operations Specialist, and Account Supervisor. (Catonsville Patch)

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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!