🌱 Best Local Public HS? + Purple Stride Walk + Unclaimed Lottery

Good morning, neighbors! Rose Mendez here with today's edition of the Catonsville Daily.

First, today's weather:

Periods of sun; windy, cooler. High: 54 Low: 35.

Here are the top three stories in Catonsville today:

1. According to a new 2022 public school ranking released on Tuesday by U.S. News and World Report, the Western School of Technology and Environmental Science (WSTES) in Catonsville ranked highly in the nation, state, and the greater Baltimore area. On the list of 500 best public schools in the nation, WSTES ranked number 366. On the list of 211 best public schools in Maryland, WSTES ranked number six. And on the list of 99 best public schools in greater Baltimore, WSTES ranked number two. (Subscription: Baltimore Business Journal; Free: WBAL TV Baltimore)
2. On Saturday, Apr. 30, "Purple Stride" will be held at CCBC in Catonsville. Thousands will wear purple and walk to raise money to fight pancreatic cancer. For more information, click here. (WMAR 2 News)
3. A winning lottery ticket worth $10,021.70 was unclaimed as of Apr. 25, 2022. The ticket was sold at Beer, Wine, Liquor Depot located at 5860 Baltimore National Pike in Catonsville on Apr. 23, 2022. (Fox Baltimore)

Today in Catonsville:

• Winter Market Day! At Catonsville Farmers Market: 5820 Edmondson Avenue (10:00 AM)
• Magic Show/Birthday Celebration At Catonsville Senior Center (1:00 PM)
• Virtual Books and Conversation At Baltimore County Public Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new furry friend? Meet Muffin, an adorable black and white Domestic Short Hair kitten, and many more adoptable pets in your area looking for a forever home! (Catonsville Patch)
• Congratulations to the Catonsville High School boys lacrosse team and softball team! As of Apr. 25, the boy's lacrosse team ranked number 11 with a record of (11-0) and the softball team ranked number five with a record of (8-1). See the full ranking at the link. (Subscription: Baltimore Sun)
• Don't miss the Grand Opening and Independent Book Store Day of the Growing Minds Bookstore in Catonsville! This Saturday, Apr. 30, at 10:00 a.m. located at 701 Frederick Road. (Facebook)

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Events:

• D.C.Temple Public Open House (April 28)
• Comedy In The Courtyard with Yasmin Elhady (April 29)
• Moving /Garage Sale Rain or Shine (April 30)
• Block yard & Moving Sale (April 30)
• Empowering Fathers and Enriching Families Orientation (May 3)
• Hire A Pro To Tackle Mom's To-Do List (May 8)
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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!