🌱 Public Transit Fee Increases + Missing Baltimore County Teen

Hello, hello! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Catonsville Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's going on in town these days...

First, today's weather:

Areas of morning fog; warmer. High: 79 Low: 62.

Here are the top three stories today in Catonsville:

1. Catonsville residents could be affected by public transit fares increasing in Maryland on Sunday. 10-cent increases will affect single-trip fares for Local Bus, Light RailLink, and Metro SubwayLink services. (Patch)
2. Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has provided additional rental assistance funding to Baltimore County. The eviction prevention portal has been re-opened to new applicants through Jun. 30. More information about the assistance and applications can be found here. (Baltimore County Government)
3. A critical missing person alert has been issued by the Baltimore County Police Department for 16-year-old Faris Alramadan-Alabbodu. The teen (5'9, 150lbs) has black hair and brown eyes, and was last seen in the Dundalk area wearing a white tank top and black sweatpants. (Baltimore County Police Department)

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Today in Catonsville:

• Arts & Drafts Festival Kick-Off Concert At Guinness Open Gate Brewery (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Baltimore County Police Department is proud to announce Officer C. Wagner has been recognized as “Officer of the Month.” The Franklin Precinct officer has taken special interest in traffic enforcement in an area with a lot of traffic issues and complaints. (Baltimore County Police Department)
• Looking for a new pet? The Baltimore County Animal Services is hosting its first "Pit Stop and Adopt" open house event on Saturday, Jun. 25 at 12:00 p.m. Learn more about the event here. (Baltimore County Government)

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Events:

• The 9th Annual Mike Marks Memorial Golf Outing to benefit Sophie and Madigan's Playground (June 24)
• Historic Oakland's 2nd Annual Summer Craft Fair (June 25)
• Kids Summer Camp (June 27)
• New Retirement Savings Webinar (June 27)
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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with your next 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!