🌱 BCPD Chief Speaks On Alleged Crime Increase + Balt. Co. Career Fair

Hello again, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this chilly morning with your new copy of the Catonsville Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

But first, today's weather:

Rain; mixed with sleet early. High: 43 Low: 38.

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Here are the top three stories today in Catonsville:

1. During his first formal news conference, Interim Baltimore County Police Chief Dennis Delp addressed what the Baltimore County Police Union calls an increase in crime in the county. Delp said the perception of increased crime may have to do with the live data, which includes incidents that are unfounded and false reports that are taken out later. According to police, there has been a 37 percent decrease in homicides in Baltimore County since last year; however, there has been a six percent increase in non-fatal shootings. (Fox Baltimore)
2. Today, Dec. 15, is the Baltimore County Enterprise-Wide Career Fair at the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) Catonsville. Starting at 10:00 a.m., the Baltimore County Fire Department, Baltimore County Emergency Management, Baltimore County Public Schools, Baltimore County Police Department, and many more will be participating in the job fair. (Baltimore County)
3. Tomorrow, Dec. 16, Benjamin Banneker Planetarium presents "What Was the Christmas Star?" from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) Catonsville. Deacon David Ludwikoski, a physical science instructor teaching astronomy and earth science at the CCBC’s Catonsville campus and a deacon at Our Lady of Victory in Arbutus, will talk about the Christmas Star and plausible explanations for the celestial display that beckoned the Wise Men. (CCBC MD via Twitter)

Today in and around Catonsville:

• Baltimore County Enterprise-Wide Career Fair At CCBC Catonsville (10:00 AM)
• Winter Wonderland Drag Bingo At Ministry of Brewing in Baltimore (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Don't miss "Coffee Filter Snowflakes," a fun winter-themed event for children, at the Catonsville Branch library! From 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Dec. 17, kids will make a beautiful snowflake using markers and coffee filters. (BCPL)
• The Catonsville Chamber of Commerce congratulated Chamber member Catonsville Dental Care. Catonsville Dental Care was once again named in Baltimore Sun's "Top Workplaces." (Catonsville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Mount Saint Joseph High School in Catonsville and football coach Dom Damico have parted ways after three seasons. Damico had a 16-8 record and an MIAA A Conference semifinal appearance. (Catonsville Times via Twitter)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another 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!