🌱 BCoPD Investigate Local Double Shooting + Free May Mini Mardi Gras

Good morning, people of Catonsville! It's me again, Rose Mendez, your host of the Catonsville Daily.

First, today's weather:

Periods of sun with a shower. High: 55 Low: 36.

Here are the top three stories in Catonsville today:

1. Baltimore County Police are investigating a double shooting that detectives believe occurred in the 1000 block of Maiden Choice Lane, in Catonsville on Thursday night. Just after 8:00 p.m. the injured victims, a man and woman, walked into an area hospital. Police have not released any other details and have not made any arrests at this time. (WMAR 2 News)
2. Baltimore County government and WTMD are hosting a free "Mini Mardi Gras" celebration at the Lurman Woodland Theatre in Catonsville on May 14, 2022. Rufus Roundtree & Da B’more Brass Factory will perform live at the family-friendly show. Attendees will receive beads, crowns, and other Mardi Gras accessories at the outdoor venue. (Baltimore Fishbowl)
3. Need help with spring cleaning this year? Try "Local Businesses," where you can find Catonsville area professionals that can help with your long to-do list. Some categories include house cleaning, junk removal, window repair, swimming pool cleaning, mowing the lawn, mounting televisions, and more. Learn more on Patch. (Catonsville Patch)

Today in Catonsville:

• Basket Making: Shaker Cat's Head Basket At Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Want to see an inventive guitarist and composer who fuses folk, jazz, and world music? You're in luck, Hiroya Tsukamoto will perform live on Friday, Apr. 29 at Catonsville Clubhouse. (Instagram)
• National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is Apr. 10 to Apr. 16! Join the Baltimore County Fire Department in recognizing the Baltimore County Government 911 call takers and dispatchers who serve our community daily! (Facebook)

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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!