🌱 Man Robs Catonsville Home While Occupants Sleep + 2022 Local Photos

Hello all. I'm back with your new copy of the Catonsville Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 47 Low: 24.

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Here are the top three stories in Catonsville today:

1. A family's home surveillance cameras caught a thief breaking into a Catonsville home and stealing thousands of dollars while the homeowners were sleeping on Dec. 15. After living in Catonsville for ten years, property owner Ahmed Javaid said he never thought he'd see this happen, let alone at a property he manages. A Vietnamese Buddhist Temple on the same street was also hit by a burglar just two days later. Baltimore County police are investigating both robberies, but have not said if the robberies are connected or not. (CBS Baltimore)
2. The Baltimore Sun posted its favorite 2022 photographs from the Catonsville / Arbutus Times in the "2022 Catonsville Times Pictures of the Year." Pictures include the first snowstorm of 2022, the Baltimore County softball championship game at CCBC Catonsville, and many more. (Baltimore Sun)
3. A Catonsville resident missed the jackpot by one number, but still won a $1 million second-tier prize. The airport shuttle bus driver purchased the $2 quick-pick Powerball ticket at One Mile Liquor in Catonsville. (Fox Baltimore)

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Today in and around Catonsville:

• Books, Coffee, and Conversation At Catonsville Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Miracle Holiday Pop-up Bar At Power Plant Live!, 34 Market Place in Baltimore (4:00 PM)
• Live Music At Cross Street Market in Baltimore (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Kennedys will perform live at the Clubhouse of Catonsville on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, at 7:30 p.m.! Pete and Maura Kennedy are an American folk-rock band recognized for their harmonies and instrumental prowess. Click here for more information and to RSVP. (Baltimore County Arts Guild via Instagram)
• The Baltimore County Winter Restaurant Week is back from Jan. 13 to Jan. 22, 2023! Don't miss out on the fun for this year's promotion. Click here for more information and how to participate. (Catonsville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Meet Mithril, a tiny and adorable American Shorthair Domestic Mix kitten with green eyes! He is looking for a safe place to call home. View the link to see Mithril and more adoptable pets in the Catonsville area. (Catonsville Patch)
• Looking for a new home or want to stay up-to-date on local real estate in your area? Check out the latest homes for sale in the Catonsville area, including a four-bedroom on Bloomsbury Avenue for $367,490. (Catonsville Patch)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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!