🌱 Baltimore County Women Of The Year + SROs To Reduce Violence?

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First, today's weather:

Windy; colder in the p.m.. High: 57 Low: 23.

Here are the top three stories in Catonsville today:

1. To honor women for their outstanding contributions to the community, the Baltimore County Commission for Women is seeking nominations for its 40th annual Women of the Year Awards. Each year the Baltimore County Commission for Women accepts nominations for "Woman of the Year," "Young Woman of the Year" and "Woman Making a Difference" awards.Nominations are open until Feb. 28, 2022. (Press Release Desk )
2. Police officers have recovered a gun brought onto the campus Kenwood High School in Essex. This incident is one of many that have occurred in a Baltimore County school and has some community members asking for a more visible police presence. The Kenwood incident follows a shooting at Catonsville High School last week. So far this school year, guns have been recovered from both Woodlawn and Chesapeake high schools. (WBAL TV Baltimore)
3. On Thursday (Feb. 17), weather officials issued a Winter Weather Advisory in the Catonsville area that will last through 10:00 a.m. on Friday. Although the advisory will end on Friday morning, the weekend will bring cold, gusty wind with temperatures dropping as low as 16 degrees on Saturday night. (Catonsville Patch)

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Today in Catonsville:

• Frozen Solid Night Hike At Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum (6:30 PM and 6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Catonsville Chamber of Commerce is holding a Happy Hour at the Culinary Craft Workshop on Tuesday, Mar. 8 at 5 p.m. Don't miss this opportunity to mingle with the business leaders of our community while enjoying delicious hors d'oeuvres and some drinks! (Facebook)
• The Baltimore County Arts Guild congratulated Susan B. Muaddi Darraj from Baltimore County for being named one of two statewide recipients recognized by the Maryland State Arts Council for her outstanding artistic achievement! (Instagram)
• What's happening in and around the 'Ville this weekend? Check out Patch's local events calendar to see what's coming up over the next few days. (Catonsville Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with 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!