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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. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new Baltimore County immigrant protections could impact Catonsville residents.
  • How a Catonsville real estate developer quietly reshaped Maryland political history

Also on today's calendar: Candles & Spirits and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the baby computer say to the mommy computer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 51 and low of 27 degrees.
  • Thursday: Becoming windier and colder, temps: high: 33, low: 17. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 35 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rally in Towson backs Baltimore County bills to protect immigrant residents (wypr.org) — Baltimore County legislation that could affect immigrants living in Catonsville is advancing, with rallies and public hearings underway in Towson on bills limiting county cooperation with immigration enforcement and creating an Office of Immigrant Affairs. Advocates say the measures would reduce fear and protect due process, while opponents argue they reward people who entered the country illegally ahead of those who followed legal channels.
   

• Rewriting history, more Moore appointments, remembering Jack Derr, in political notes (marylandmatters.org) — A historical note highlights that early-1900s Catonsville resident John Hubner, an immigrant from Bavaria, once served as Maryland House speaker and Senate president, revising claims about legislative firsts. The piece also covers the death of former Sen. Jack Derr, a new appointment to the State Board of Elections, and two new circuit court judges.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Woodlawn

  • Senator Alsobrooks Visits Woodlawn Middle School, Engages Students and Educators (baltimoretimes-online.com)
  • Bills would expand immigrant outreach, restrict immigration enforcement actions in Baltimore County (wbaltv.com)

Baltimore

  • Baltimore City Schools says AI weapons detection technology only used at school entrances (foxbaltimore.com)
  • How BEYA turns research into innovation, builds workforce skills (blackengineer.com)
  • Businessman Ed Hale offers political plan for his run at governor of Maryland (wbal.com)

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