🌱 BC Purchase Security Square Mall Land + Local Wins Lottery + Fair

Good morning, neighbors! It's Monday in Catonsville and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Because community news matters! Let's have at it...

First, today's weather:

Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 83 Low: 67.

Here are the top four stories today in Catonsville:

1. Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. announced the county made a $10 million agreement to acquire the former Sears building at Security Square Mall along with 18 acres of land at the site. The Security Square Mall site is "a critical anchor for the communities
   on the west side of Baltimore County, and our administration is committed to revitalizing the area and making sure it will serve as a vibrant community hub for years to come," Olszewski Jr. said in the announcement. (Baltimore Sun)
2. An anonymous Baltimore County man, who teaches at a Maryland elementary school, won $250,000 in the lottery while on a family vacation in Ocean City, Maryland. The 58-year-old teacher bought a $10 scratch-off in Maryland's Gold Rush game at an Acme grocery store. (Wtop News)
3. Looking for a fun way to spend time with you family and friends? The 141st Maryland State Fair has listed its schedule for three long weekends this year. Enjoy fun rides, games, shows, and great food with those you love. (Maryland Patch)
4. On Labor Day weekend 2022, the first-ever Maryland Cycling Classic will take place in Baltimore County and the city of Baltimore. The professional cycling race will feature 16 teams of professional athletes from over 20 countries including recent Tour de France stage winners, Olympians, and national champions. Catonsville locals can get a front row seat to this amazing race! (Nottingham MD)

Today in Catonsville:

• FreeWrites and Coffee At Atwater's Catonsville (10:00 AM)
• Story Time Event At sweetFrog Catonsville (1:30 PM)
• Sit And Stitch At Catonsville Branch of BCPL (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Celebrate the Grand Opening of Short Line Trail with Catonsville Rails to Trails, Inc.! Celebration starts at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 26! Click here for more information. (Facebook)
• Don't miss the last 'Frederick Road Fridays 2022' of this season! Come celebrate with friends and family at 15 Mellor Avenue from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 26. Click here for details. (Facebook)
• Bored of staying at home? Make new friends at fun upcoming events at the Catonsville Branch of the BCPL! View the link to see all the upcoming events near you. (BCPL)

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Events:

• CRAFTS GALORE! Events (the series) (August 27)
• ALDI’s National Hiring Week (August 28)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow 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!