Area Pumpkin Patches + COVID-19 Case Count: Crofton News

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Let's get this day started off right. Here's everything you need to know around town today.

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First, today's weather:

Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 89 Low: 70.

Here are the top stories in Crofton today:

1. Here are 5 things to know about pumpkins before visiting patches in the Crofton area. (Crofton Patch)
2. The confirmed COVID-19 case total in Anne Arundel County stands at 48,289. (Patch)

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Today in Crofton:

• September Greater Crofton Council Meeting (7 p.m.)

Crofton Patch Notebook

• PTA at Crofton Middle School: "The 1st PTA meeting of the year is Monday, Sept. 20, at 7 p.m. on Zoom. We will be voting on our budget and electing our new treasurer. We will also be discussing our upcoming plans for the year." (Facebook)
• Greater Crofton Chamber of Commerce: "Adam Pohl was joined by Community Business Banker Kimlloy Broughton and VP, Commercial Relationship Manager David Hufnagel from Severn Bank." (Facebook)
• Greater Crofton Chamber of Commerce: "Members! County Executive Pittman is reviewing plans to implement a vaccine passport system in Anne Arundel County. The Chamber executives have been invited to a meeting this Thursday with the County Executive and the Health Department." (Facebook)

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About me: Reporter covering Columbia, Ellicott City, Crofton, Glen Burnie, Catonsville, and Dundalk in Maryland. Veteran journalist who loves to tell others' stories. Can be reached at Kristin.Danley-Greiner@patch.com.

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