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What's up Catonsville! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

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  • How a Catonsville man led brutal carjackings across Maryland

Also on today's calendar: ASO presents: Holiday Pops with Bowie State University Concert Choir and 8 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)


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  • Friday: Windy; a.m. rain, then cooler, with a high of 57 and low of 26 degrees.
  • Saturday: Some sun, then clouds, temps: high: 43, low: 32.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high of 49 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Catonsville man receives 40-year sentence for leading violent carjackings and kidnappings (foxbaltimore.com) — A Catonsville resident has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for organizing two violent Maryland kidnappings and carjackings, with co-defendants from Catonsville and nearby communities also receiving lengthy terms. Prosecutors say the group posed as police, abducted victims, and used a blowtorch to force access to cash and valuables, underscoring serious regional safety concerns.
   


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  • I hate this time of year my mom gone my older sister gone my niece always to busy ...
    I guess Christmas alone again ....I wish I could bring my family back healthy (Nextdoor Johnnycake & North Crosby)
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  • Regional Training Seminars coming to St. Paul, Baltimore in 2026 (smart-union.org)
  • Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank pulls out of Baltimore Peninsula development plans, could stay involved (wbaltv.com)

Ok Catonsville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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