🌱 Inflation Up 8.5 Percent + Local Tennis Club + Startup Exhibition

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First, today's weather:

A heavy afternoon shower. High: 81 Low: 46.

Here are the top three stories in Catonsville today:

1. Prices in Maryland are continuing to rise, the Labor Department reported that inflation hit a new 40-year high in March 2022, jumping 8.5 percent over the previous 12 months. The price of all items has gone up 7.3 percent since March 2021 in the greater Baltimore-DC region, and experts say local residents should plan to spend more overall in 2022. They recommend combining errands into one trip to save on gas, searching for apps and digital coupon sites, and canceling or renegotiating subscription services to potentially save money. (Maryland Patch)
2. At the 40 West Tennis Club in Catonsville, five gentlemen play tennis several times a week for the love of the game, fun, exercise, and camaraderie. Walter Koefler, 87, George Palahnuk, 84, Melvin Comet, 90, Laurence Bach, 80, and Eoin O’Colmen, 92, have 300 years of tennis experience between them. Learn more about these incredible active seniors on CBS Baltimore. (CBS Baltimore)
3. Catonsville's own MindStand Technologies was selected by the Maryland Department of Commerce and Startup Grind to participate in the Startup Exhibition at the 2022 Startup Grind Global Conference. MindStand CEO Michael Ogunsanya said, "Startup Grind fuels us entrepreneurs with unmatched networking, pitch opportunities, and informative sessions to grow our businesses. MindStand is excited to present our growth and commitment to fostering inclusive workplaces." (Benzinga)

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Today in Catonsville

• Friends And Family Story Time At Catonsville Branch Baltimore County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Weekly Food Pantry At Women Of Valor Office (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Come see an amazing shadow puppet performance called "Shadow & Soul: Javanese Puppets" on Apr. 23! View the link for more information. (Instagram)
• Here's a reminder about construction starting on Apr. 18 on MD 144 (Frederick Road)! View the link for details. (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!