🌱 Fatal Fire + A $4 Orioles Game + Local On American Idol

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First, today's weather:

Cold; a p.m. snow shower. High: 36 Low: 21.

Here are the top three stories in Catonsville today:

1. Yesterday morning, Mar. 27, there was a fatal fire in the 3300 block of Ripple Road. Though firefighters were able to control the fire at 4:48 a.m., one person died in the incident. The age and gender of the victim are unknown; the Baltimore County Fire Department is investigating the fire. (WMAR 2 News)
2. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Oriole Park at Camden Yards, there will be "1992 throwback pricing" for the first two Orioles home series against the Milwaukee Brewers and the New York Yankees (Apr. 12, 13, 15, 16, and 17). The ticket prices will be the same as they were when the ballpark opened on Apr. 6, 1992. Bleacher tickets will be $4, reserve seats will be $8, and box seats will be $12, $13, and $18. Hot dogs will also be the 1992 price, $1.75. (WBALTV)
3. Katyrah Davenport aka Katyrah Love, who attended Catonsville High School, appeared on the American Idol “Auditions 5a” episode on Sunday, Mar. 27. Katyrah Love is a singer-songwriter, percussionist, event host, and poet. The Maryland native sang R&B at the season 20 American Idol audition. (MJs Big Blog)

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Today in Catonsville:

• Women in History, At Baltimore County Public Library (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to Brian Benzing from Catonsville for winning an Honorable Mention All-America honors at the 2022 NCAA Division I Men's Swimming and Diving Championships! See the full story here. (CAA Sports)
• Don't miss the Baltimore County Arts Guild's Spring Music Fest on Saturday, Apr. 7! View the link for more details. (Instagram)
• Join the Culinary Craft Workshop for hands-on cooking classes with amazing chefs! Click the link for more information on the downtown Catonsville program. (Facebook)

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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!