🌱 Maryland Monkeypox Database + BCPS Classes Begin + BCPL Resources

Hi all. It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Catonsville Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town...

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First, today's weather:

Humid; a stray p.m. thundershower. High: 88 Low: 69.

Here are the top three stories in Catonsville today:

1. Yesterday, Aug. 26, the Maryland Department of Health announced the launch of a human monkeypox data dashboard. As of Aug. 26, there have been 461 total confirmed positive cases in Maryland, with 36 cases or 7.8 percent in Baltimore County. The dashboard provides demographics on human monkeypox case counts and vaccination numbers. (Nottingham MD)
2. As classes resume amid a teacher shortage, Baltimore County Superintendent Darryl Williams said, "I feel good about this year, particularly because of the enthusiasm" shown at the latest meetings. Fatima Shahzadi, a 13-year-old Baltimore County student, is excited for the school year after attending the county's welcome center for English learners in Catonsville on Aug. 25. (Baltimore Sun)
3. Baltimore County Public Library (BCPL) officials remind students and families that the libraries have several tools, tutors, e-sources, and programs to help students throughout the school year. BCPS student identification numbers serve as library cards. Don't forget to use your local Catonsville Branch of BCPL as a resource! (Nottingham MD)

Today in Catonsville:

• The Music City Maryland Festival At Downtown Catonsville, between State Fare and CAA Park (12:00 PM)
• Banneker's Orchard Pollinators At Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum (1:00 PM)
• Soul Crackers At Lurman Woodland Theatre (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Noah Gregory, a senior midfielder on the Catonsville soccer team, was named a "2022 Player to Watch" by the Baltimore Sun! View the link for more information. (Baltimore Sun)
• Don't miss the MD SPCA kitten adoption event today, Aug. 27, at the Catonsville PetSmart! From 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 6501 Baltimore National Pike. (Twitter)

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Events:

• CRAFTS GALORE! Events (the series) (August 27)
• ALDI’s National Hiring Week (August 28)
• Concert for the Human Family - Kory Caudill + Wordsmith (August 28)
• New Retirement Savings Webinar (August 29)
• MD SPCA Festival for the Animals (September 24)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. See you all Monday 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!