🌱 County School System Updates Policies + New Study On Viruses

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Catonsville Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Partial sunshine. High: 75 Low: 54.

Here are the top three stories in Catonsville today:

1. Due to 'bad behavior' at previous events, the Baltimore County Public Schools made changes to its policies for athletic events. There will be additional staff at sporting events, spectators who leave an event will not be allowed back in, and there will be no loitering on school grounds after an event. View the link to see the full list of new rules. (WMAR 2 News)
2. A new study at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) has discovered many viruses use information from their environment to "decide" when to multiply. Author Ivan Erill, a biologist at UMBC, said phages are "using cellular intel to make decisions." This discovery could open up new therapeutic pathways. Erill continued, "If you are developing an antiviral drug, and you know the virus is listening in on a particular signal, then maybe you can fool the virus." (Earth.com)
3. A three-bedroom, four-bathroom home is for sale on Badger Gate in Catonsville. View the link to see the latest homes for sale in the Catonsville area. (Catonsville Patch)

Today in and around Catonsville:

• Kids Class: Cupcakes (Ages 8-15) At Culinary Craft Workshop (11:00 AM)
• Above the Bar: Comedy Open Mic At St. Marys Jamaican Restaurant, Baltimore (7:00 PM)
• Metal Monday! At Ottobar, Baltimore (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Baltimore County Police reported a man was shot and killed in nearby Landsdowne yesterday morning, Sep. 25. Click here for more information. (Catonsville Times via Twitter)
• Honor those who served our country by sponsoring a wreath! All wreaths will be delivered and placed at the Baltimore National Cemetery in Catonsville (or cemetery of choice) on Dec. 17, 2022. Click here for details. (Howard High PTSA via Twitter)
• Ready to see some beautiful fall leaf colors? View the link to see the Maryland fall foliage prediction maps! (Maryland Patch)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you back in your inbox 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!