🌱 New County, Public Health Pathways Program + Local Football Star

Hello, hello! It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Catonsville Daily. Keep reading to find out the most important things happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 44 Low: 23.

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Here are the top three stories in Catonsville today:

1. Baltimore County, the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, and the Community College of Baltimore County have formed a workforce partnership called the Public Health Pathways Program. The program is aimed at giving people in poverty a career path in health care. Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski said, "It will connect under-resourced and income-constrained Baltimore County residents with high-demand nursing positions" and offer "full scholarships for financially vulnerable students to participate in CCBC's certified nursing assistant program." (WBAL-TV)
2. Rookie wideout Dominic Kibby, a freshman on the Presbyterian College football team, earned a first-team selection from Phil Steele. The Catonsville local ended his debut semester with the second-highest yardage per catch average in PC's 15-year D-I history, 796 receiving yards and 975 all-purpose yards. (Presbyterian College)
3. On Saturday, Dec. 17, there will be "Cookies, Cocoa and Caroling at the Artful Flea" at 16 Winters Lane in Catonsville. Barbershop quartet Three Wise Men will sing carols at 12:30 p.m. on the porch. Attendees are encouraged to come early to snag cookies and cocoa before the show. (Catonsville Patch)

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Today in and around Catonsville:

• Musical Storytelling At Central Library in Baltimore (10:30 AM)
• Holidays Are A Drag BINGO At Center Plaza in Baltimore (5:00 PM)
• Mystery And Suspense Book Club At Catonsville Branch Library (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for full-time, part-time, or temporary work in the Catonsville area? View the link to see the latest job openings in your area, including Dispatcher/Customer Service Representative, Pharmacy Technician, and Account Manager. (Catonsville Patch)
• Join the celebration "Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of Catonsville Music City Maryland" hosted by Bill's Music on Thursday, Dec. 15! Click here to register for the free event. (Catonsville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• The deadline to register for "Catonsville Sparkle" is Dec. 16! Click here to register for Catonsville's holiday window decorating contest. (Catonsville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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Events:

• Top 10 Divorce Mistakes & How to Avoid Them – Vesta Baltimore, MD Hub (December 15)
• Cookies, Cocoa and Caroling at the Artful Flea (December 17)
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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow 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!