🌱 Local Airport Noise + Higher-Risk Tick Season + Makers' Market

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny, breezy and cool. High: 56 Low: 35.

Here are the top three stories today in Catonsville:

1. A state bill, which would have created a commission to study the health effects of the BWI Marshall Airport on the surrounding community, failed to pass the General Assembly. BWI Marshall Airport is 8 miles from Catonsville. Ever since the 2015 Federal Aviation Administration’s Next Generation Air Transportation System was implemented, there have been complaints of airplane noise in the surrounding counties, including Baltimore County. The Next Generation's goal was to cut down on delays and carbon emissions, but to do so, the planes must fly closer to the ground which generates more noise in the surrounding neighborhoods. (Subscription: Baltimore Sun)
2. Tick season is starting in Maryland, and people and pets can contract serious diseases from adult ticks. According to the annual pet parasite forecast from the Companion Animal Parasite Council, this year's tick season is expected to pose a higher risk to pets than in past years, especially in Maryland. Baltimore County already has a moderate-to-high risk level for tick-borne diseases in dogs. (Maryland Patch)
3. On Saturday, Apr. 30, over 20 artists and artisans will sell their wares at Makers' Market from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., located at 2001 Frederick Road in Catonsville. Admission is free and the items for sale include art, apparel, jewelry, decor, health and beauty, and local food. There will also be live music and activities for kids. (Catonsville Patch)

Today in Catonsville:

• Friends And Family Story Time At Catonsville Branch Of Baltimore County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• CCBC Catonsville Baseball VS Cecil College At CCBC Catonsville (800 S Rolling Rd) (3:30 PM)
• Teen Time At Catonsville Branch Of Baltimore County Public Library (3:30 PM)
• Daddy Daughter Date Night At SweetFrog Catonsville (6:00 PM)
• Sensual Heels With Ayla At Revolve Wellness Studios (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Apr. 26, the Meadow Park Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Catonsville announced Dr. Thomas Phan's new Physiatry programming and in-center consultative support. View the link for more information. (Catonsville Patch)
• CCBC Catonsville announced that Ethan Bush, a middle-distance runner from Franklin High School, will join the Cardinals track and field and cross country programs next fall! (Twitter)
• Don't miss the Earth Oven Pizza with Wild Greens event at the Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum on Saturday, Apr. 30! View the link for details. (Catonsville Patch)

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• 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!