🌱 Local Foundation Funds Sensory Stations + Refinancing Super Liquors

Happy Friday, people of Catonsville! Here's everything you need to know in Catonsville today.

First, today's weather:

Cooler with periods of rain. High: 58 Low: 49.

Here are the top three stories in Catonsville today:

1. Last week, the Catonsville-based Foundation for Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities funded nine "sensory stations" at Eyler Road Park in Thurmont. Touch, auditory, and visual elements in each station are designed to stimulate children’s senses. Thurmont Chief Administrative Officer Jim Humerick said, "Even though the sensory stations were designed with children with autism and intellectual disabilities in mind, they’re meant for all kids to enjoy." (Frederick News Post)
2. Paramount Realty refinanced its Mid-Atlantic portfolio through three fixed-rate loans from Investors Bank, OceanFirst Bank, and Provident Bank totaling $215 million. One of the portfolio’s 30 properties is a retail store housing Super Liquors in Catonsville. (Commercial Observer)
3. Looking for a new home in Catonsville? Patch and Redfin have you covered! Check out the latest homes on the market. (Catonsville Patch)

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Today in Catonsville:

• Virtual: Celebrate Free Comic Book Day: Comics 101 Digital Workshop At Baltimore County Public Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation hosted its 13th Employee Giving Program yesterday. Amy Kleine, Senior Program Director, directed her grant to the Catonsville Emergency Assistance "to support the general operations of this organization, which distributes food and provides emergency financial assistance to individuals and families living within the greater Catonsville community." (KULR-TV)
• Don't miss Jubilee Singers and the UMBC Gospel Choir from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 7 at the Earl and Darielle Linehan Concert Hall! Admission is free, but tickets are required. To learn more and to reserve a seat click here. (Instagram)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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!