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π± How a new mapping system could change Joppatowne school emergency response
Make time for 44th Annual Toy Drive - Meet Santa - Live Music on the Joppatowne Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- How a new mapping system could change Joppatowne school emergency response
Also on today's calendar: 44th Annual Toy Drive - Meet Santa - Live Music and 6 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? π€ (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Joppatownefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 37 and low of 28 degrees.
- Friday: Considerable cloudiness, temps: high: 39, low: 31.
- Saturday: A thick cloud cover, with a high of 42 and low of 25 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ $105K grant will be used to help response time for emergencies in Harford County schools (cbsnews.com) β Harford County Public Schools are rolling out new mapping technology for all schools, a project that began after the deadly 2024 shooting at Joppatowne High School. The $105,000 grant-funded system will give 911 operators real-time camera access and detailed building layouts, helping first responders know exactly where to go, which entrances to use, and how to reach critical equipment faster during emergencies.
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πΈ Around Joppatowne
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π Upcoming Events in Joppatowne
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β Featured events β
- 44th Annual Toy Drive - Meet Santa - Live Music
Friendship Park (Friendship Wine & Liquor Park), 3502b Woodsdale Rd, Abingdon
11:00 am
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- Senior Centers Closed today for Staff Training
Harford County, MD Calendar - Open Computer Lab - Winter Session
Harford County, MD Calendar , 1980 Brookside Drive , Edgewood
9:00 am - Senior Stroll
Harford County, MD Calendar
10:00 am - Animal Life In Winter Homeschool
Harford County, MD Calendar , 700 Otter Point Road , Abingdon
10:30 am - Yoga Nidra
Harford County, MD Calendar
1:00 pm - VFW Post 10028 Veterans Liberty Friday
Harford County, MD Calendar
4:00 pm - American Legion Post 47 Secret Santa Karaoke
Harford County, MD Calendar
7:00 pm - Harford County Wreaths Across America Day
Harford County, MD Calendar
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
π£ Joppatowne Shout Outs!
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π Events Nearby
- Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg Branch Library , 2265 Old Westminster Pike , Finksburg
9:45 am - Christmas Candle Making
Harford County, MD Calendar
10:00 am - Read and Play
Finksburg Branch Library , 2265 Old Westminster Pike , Finksburg
11:00 am - Homeschool Open Gym - Edgewood Location
Harford County, MD Calendar , 1980 Brookside Drive , Edgewood
11:00 am
Thursday December 11
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π Nearby News
Edgewood
- Thank you for an amazing Bel Air Christmas Celebration (baltimoresun.com)
- Fleeing and Eluding (crimewatchpa.com)
Perry Hall
- Fire At Perry Hall Elementary School Cancels Wednesday Classes (patch.com)
Bel Air
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