🌱 Muslim Candidate's Campaign Signs Defaced + Local Drafted Into WNBA

Hey, Catonsville! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's what's happening around town today.

First, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds; warm. High: 81 Low: 66.

Here are the top three stories today in Catonsville:

1. Shazia Shah, a Catonsville resident and candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates, reported to The Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) that at least two of her campaign lawn signs were defaced. Her image, with her wearing a hijab or the Islamic headscarf, was cut out of the sign but the other candidate on the sign was not cut out. CAIR, the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, condemned the alleged vandalism of a Maryland Muslim candidate's signs. Maryland CAIR Office Director Zainab Chaudry said, "It is important to have diverse representation of our elected officials and CAIR’s role is to help communities in safeguarding against discrimination and encouraging civic engagement at all levels." Anyone with information should contact Baltimore County police at 410-887-0872. (Council on American-Islamic Relations)
2. Delaware shooting guard Jasmine Dickey, a graduate of Catonsville High School, was drafted into the WNBA on Monday night. Dickey was selected in the top 30 and will continue her basketball career at the pro level. She finished her University of Delaware career with 1,981 career points, 1,038 rebounds, and 48 double-doubles. (WMAR 2 News)
3. If you're looking for a new furry friend, Patch and Petfinder have the latest list of adoptable pets in the Catonsville area. See Mittens, a tiny black and white kitten, and many more adorable pets looking for their forever home in your area. (Catonsville Patch)

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Today in Catonsville:

• Teen Time At Catonsville Branch Of Baltimore County Public Library (3:30 PM)
• Open Mic Night At Clubhouse Of Catonsville (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Does your kid love to cook? Send them to Cooking Camp at Culinary Craft Workshop! Visit their website for more details. (Facebook)
  
• Congratulations to the four BCoFD members who were promoted to the rank of Paramedic! PEMT Malaisha Logan, PEMT Alyssa Mooney, EMT/FF Nadia Pechacek, and PEMT Matthew Winebrenner will begin their new role on Apr. 23. (Baltimore County)

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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!