🌱 BCPS E. Coli Statement + Local ALDI Hiring Event + CHS Soccer Win

Hey, everybody. It's Thursday in Catonsville and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town. Follow along for the latest.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy most of the time. High: 80 Low: 63.

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Here are the top three stories in Catonsville today:

1. Baltimore County Public Schools posted a statement on its website, saying: "Baltimore County Emergency Management is reporting that the area of concern for potential E. coli in Baltimore City water supply impacted by the boil water advisory includes the southwest area of Baltimore County. Southwest area schools and offices have been notified. The Department of Facilities Management will ensure adequate bottled water and hand sanitizer is available in all southwest area schools." Southwest area schools in Baltimore County include Catonsville Elementary School, Catonsville Middle School, Catonsville High School, and many more. View the link to see the full list of schools impacted by the advisory. (KION)
2. ALDI is hosting a "National Hiring Week" for select stores, including the local ALDI at 6503A Baltimore National Park in Catonsville, from Sep. 12 through Sep. 18. View the link to learn more about increased wages and same-day job offers. (Patch)
3. Musa Kholti Yamani, a player on the Catonsville High School boys soccer team, scored a game-winning goal in overtime against Towson. The 2 to 1 win ended Towson's Baltimore County 17-game winning streak that stretches back to 2019. (Subscription: Baltimore Sun)

Today in Catonsville:

• Family and Friends Story Time At Catonsville Branch of BCPL (10:00 AM)
• Weekly Food Pantry At Women of Valor Office (12:30 PM)
• Teen Time At Catonsville Branch of BCPL (3:00 PM)
• Catonsville Public Arts Project Open House At 10 St. Timothy Lane (5:30 PM)
• Catonsville Chess Night At Catonsville Branch of BCPL (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Mark your calendars for Home Brew Fest 2022, happening from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sep. 10, at 115 Oakdale Avenue in Catonsville. Click here for details. (Facebook)
• Teacher Academy of Maryland (TAM) is currently offered at Catonsville High School! Click here for more information. (Twitter)

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• Piney Orchard Street Festival (September 10)
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• MD SPCA Festival for the Animals (September 24)
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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. 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!