🌱 BC Exec. Says County Is Safe + BC Candidates Debate + BCPS Parents

Hello all. Rose Mendez here with your fresh copy of the Catonsville Daily. Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening locally.

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Here are the top three stories in Catonsville today:

1. Despite there being three violent incidents in three days, including the Saturday shooting of two teens in Catonsville, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski assured residents that Baltimore County is a safe place to live. On Tuesday, Oct. 4, he said, "Our Baltimore County Police Department does an outstanding job of solving these types of crimes and we remind folks that if you commit a crime, we will find you, we will arrest you, [and] hold you accountable." (Fox Baltimore)
2. On Tuesday night, Oct. 4, the candidates for Baltimore County executive faced off and answered questions from the audience. Democrat incumbent Johnny Olszewski and Republican challenger Pat McDonough had "heated exchanges" at times during the event. View the link to see what they had to say. (WBAL TV)
3. The Baltimore County Parent and Student coalition held a rally and a forum last week because parents are sick of the violence in schools and demand accountability. The coalition's coordinator and a parent of two Baltimore County students, Darren Badillo, said the violence is out of control and the students "do whatever they want to do" because the officials do not hold them accountable. A spokesperson for the Baltimore County Public Schools said, "the community should be assured that students are held accountable." View the link to read the full statement. (Fox Baltimore)

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Today in and around Catonsville:

• Family and Friends Story Time At Catonsville Branch of BCPL (10:00 AM)
• Teen Time At Catonsville Branch of BCPL (3:00 PM)
• 50th Annual Baltimore Greek Festival At Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation in Baltimore (5:00 PM)
• Mondo Baltimore At Ottobar in Baltimore (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• It is important to get a feel for a new home and see it in person. Check out two open houses this weekend in the Catonsville area! (Catonsville Patch)
• On Oct. 4, Baltimore County officials broke ground on the new Lansdowne High School! Click here for more information. (Catonsville Times via Twitter)
• Brian Ruppel of Catonsville will be playing on the Maryland team at the Fall Ball men's game between NCAA finalists! View the link to see details and the complete rosters. (Philly Lacrosse)

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Events:

• 2022 Hops and Harvest Festival (October 8)
• SJPDS Open House (October 15)
• 2nd Annual Autumn Festival at The Mandala School (October 29)
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Alrighty, you're all caught up 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!