🌱 UMBC President Honored + Local Wins Award + CHS Virtual Graduation

Happy Friday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know in town today.

First, today's weather:

More humid with brief showers. High: 69 Low: 62.

Here are the top three stories today in Catonsville:

1. Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, UMBC's retiring president, was honored for his leadership in higher education in Baltimore and in Maryland at the first Leaders in Higher Education Reception at Baltimore Center Stage on Apr. 19. Baltimore Collegetown Network, a nonprofit organization that works to attract, engage and retain college students in Baltimore, hosted the event. Hrabowski said, "As I travel around the country in the years ahead, I will continue talking about the strength of the state’s public and private colleges and universities and also about this amazing network of institutions in the Baltimore region."(Baltimore Sun)
2. Don Mohler, a Catonsville resident, received the Trustee Alumni Award from his alma mater, McDaniel (formerly Western Maryland) College. Mohler spent his career in public service, and he was Baltimore County Executive in 2018. He also worked with Baltimore County Public Schools and was the principal at Catonsville High School. Currently, he is president and CEO of Mohler Communication Strategies. (Catonsville Patch)
3. Baltimore County Public Schools officials announced yesterday that the 2022 high school graduations will have limited in-person seating. But friends, extended family, and community members can witness the graduations via live stream. Catonsville High School graduation will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, Jun. 11. (Nottinghammd)

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Today in Catonsville:

• Teen Time At Catonsville Branch, Baltimore County Public Library (3:30 PM)
• Nature Quest Night Hike At Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Don't miss Seth Glier live at the Catonsville Clubhouse at &:30 p.m. on May 20! Click here for more information and to RSVP! (Instagram)
• Baltimore County Police Department officers Calle-Seaton and Kummerlowe partnered with Y Healthy Kids Day in Catonsville! The event provided physical activity, healthy food, laughter, curiosity, and fun! (Twitter)

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Events:

• Outside Flea Market (May 14)
• Jazz Trotters free show at Red Bird (May 14)
• Baltimore Birth Festival (May 15)
• Taxes in Retirement Webinar (May 17)
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That's it 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!