🌱 Semi-Truck Crashes Into Catonsville Yard + Red Line Alternative?

Hi all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Catonsville Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now...

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 85 Low: 70.

Here are the top three stories today in Catonsville:

1. Yesterday morning, Jul. 7, a semi-truck crashed into the front yard of a Catonsville house, located on the 1900 block of Clifden Road. The homeowner was inside the house at the time of the accident, but no injuries were reported on the scene. (Baltimore Sun)
2. The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) released the Regional Transit Plan for Central Maryland, a set of goals to enhance transit service. The first study was seven possible alternatives for Baltimore's canceled Red Line. The first alternative is bus rapid transit that travels northeast along US 40 through parts of Patapsco Valley State Park and Catonsville and ends at Woodlawn. (Greater Greater Washington)
3. Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) President Mark C. Hanson canceled ten concerts at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall for the 2022-2023 season due to reduced attendance since the COVID-19 pandemic. Luke Hall, 43, of Catonsville said, "It’s a little concerning that the first visible decision made by the new BSO president is to cut a significant portion of the classical concerts at the Meyerhoff." (Baltimore Sun)

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Today in Catonsville:

• Frederick Road Friday: Three of a Kind At 15 Mellor Avenue (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Don't miss an evening of blues featuring Adam Gussow, Rod Patterson, and Alan Gross! Wednesday, Jul. 13, 7:30 p.m. at the Clubhouse of Catonsville. (Instagram)
• Baltimore County Fire Department reminds residents about the three steps for flood safety! One, get to higher ground. Two, do not drive or walk into the water! Water beats the car every time. Three, stay informed via television, radio, or possibly Patch. (Facebook)

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Events:

• CRAFTS GALORE! (the series of events) (July 9)
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For sale:

• "The kids are getting older clean out the house" garage sale! (Details)
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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you around!

— 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!