🌱 Camden Line MARC Trains Suspended + MD Election Polls + Local Jobs

Hey, everybody! It's Tuesday in Catonsville and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally. Let's dive right in...

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 83 Low: 60.

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Here are the top three stories in Catonsville today:

1. The Maryland Department of Transportation announced the suspension of four Camden Line Maryland Area Regional Commuter (MARC) trains from Sep. 19 through Sep. 30 to accommodate CSX Transportation, which is experiencing extreme freight train congestion. Commuters who use the Camden line, including St. Denis MARC station which is about 10 minutes from Catonsville, should consider finding alternative means of transportation. (CBS News)
2. According to a poll released yesterday, Sep. 19, Democrat Wes Moore holds a 22 percentage point lead over Republican Dan Cox in Maryland's race for governor. The poll also showed that Democrats are leading by 13 percentage points or more in all statewide races, including attorney general, comptroller, and the U.S. Senate. Mileah Kromer, director of Goucher College’s Sarah T. Hughes Center for Politics, said, "It's shaping up to be a potential sweep for Democrats at the state level." (Washington Post)
3. Looking for a job just got a little easier! View the link to see the latest job openings in the Catonsville area. Positions include Recruiter & Retention Specialist, Medical Customer Service Representative, Installation and Service Coordinator, CDL Owner Operator, and Office Assistant Chiropractic Assistant. (Catonsville Patch)

Today in and around Catonsville:

• Teen Entrepreneur Academy At Catonsville Branch of BCPL (3:30 PM)
• Karaoke Party At XS, 1307 North Charles Street in Baltimore (7:00 PM)
• Tuesday Night Comedy Show At State Fare (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• "Poetry Open Mic with Patti Ross" is this Thursday, Sep. 22, at 6:00 p.m. at the Catonsville Clubhouse! The poetry and prose open mic is where community wordsmiths gather to share their work, their love for language, and their performance. Click here for details. (Instagram)
• Frederick P. "Pope" Charleston Sr., 76, died of primary progressive aphasia on Sep. 3 at his Catonsville home. He was an attorney who represented the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Click here to read the full article. (Twitter)
• Don't miss the upcoming Catonsville branch library events! Including a Pointillism art lab, Banned Book Trivia, and A Celebration of Dance Cultures in Mexico. View the link for the full calendar. (BCPL)

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Events:

• Divorce Boot Camp – Vesta Baltimore, MD Hub (September 22)
• GoldStars Tribute Wall TM (September 23)
• 9/24/22 Craft Show (September 24)
• MD SPCA Festival for the Animals (September 24)
• Trifecta Food Truck & Music Festival (September 24)
• Draughts & Laughs 18 at Checkerspot Brewing with headliner Umar Khan (September 24)
• 2022 Hops and Harvest Festival (October 8)
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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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!