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Good day Pikesville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Pikesville man’s killing led to an 85-year sentence
- Did you buy a ticket at the Reisterstown Road 7-Eleven?
Also on today's calendar: Ravens Fans: “Guess the Final Score” and Win $500 + Bonus Prizes.
Find out what's happening in Pikesvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Pikesvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Mainly cloudy, with a high of 34 and low of 28 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 38, low: 23.
- Monday: Cloudy, with a high of 35 and low of 26 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Baltimore man sentenced in kidnapping, killing of aunt's estranged husband in Frederick County (wbaltv.com) — A Baltimore man has been sentenced to decades in prison for the kidnapping and killing of 66-year-old Pikesville resident Brice Boots, whose body was found in his SUV in a Walkersville field last year. Prosecutors detailed evidence linking the defendant and the victim’s estranged wife to the abduction, while family members described the lasting impact of Boots’ death.
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• Maryland Lottery player wins $1 million holiday raffle ticket sold at Pikesville 7-Eleven (foxbaltimore.com) — A $1 million Maryland Lottery holiday raffle ticket was sold at the 7-Eleven on Reisterstown Road in Pikesville, making one local player a new millionaire. The article also lists additional winning ticket locations and explains how players can check their numbers statewide.
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📸 Around Pikesville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pikesville
★ Featured events ★
- Ravens Fans: “Guess the Final Score” and Win $500 + Bonus Prizes
online,
8:20 pm
Sunday January 4
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Other local events
- Pathways to Employment
JCS Owings Mills Resource Room
10:00 am
Saturday January 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
- NEW YEAR'S SALE: Maryland Wear & Carry Handgun Permit Class (Use Code: NY2026)
Trusty Training Solutions , King’s Point Square Mall , 9960 Liberty Rd , Randallstown
9:00 am - Maryland HQL and Conceal Carry
Zink Arms , 9512 Belair Rd , Nottingham
9:00 am - Schools Reopen
Catonsville Center for Alternative Studies Catonsville, MD 21228 - Family Storytime
Eldersburg Branch Library , 6400 Hemlock Drive , Eldersburg
9:30 am - Play and Explore
Eldersburg Branch Library , 6400 Hemlock Drive , Eldersburg
10:30 am - JV Wrestling Meet vs Parkville HS
Parkville High School @
4:00 pm - Art Discovery
Eldersburg Branch Library , 6400 Hemlock Drive , Eldersburg
4:30 pm - Yoga with Meditation
Eldersburg Branch Library , 6400 Hemlock Drive , Eldersburg
6:30 pm - Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch Library , 6400 Hemlock Drive , Eldersburg
9:30 am - Little Learners
Eldersburg Branch Library , 6400 Hemlock Drive , Eldersburg
1:30 pm - Line Dancing with Lori
Eldersburg Branch Library , 6400 Hemlock Drive , Eldersburg
5:00 pm
Saturday January 3
Monday January 5
Tuesday January 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Can someone tell me how I can post something for sale?
I will be taking a picture of the items or item and then do I send it by email to next-door or just explain to me I have an iPhone. Thanks for any… (Nextdoor Balto County) - To whoever you are, this is not a park.
Pick up after your dog. And this is private property by the way. I will be sending this video to the police. (Nextdoor Balto County)
- County of Baltimore Maryland posted a job opening for Assistant Community Nutritionist in Towson. Apply here.
- Stevenson University posted a job opening for Adjunct Faculty, Biology (Microbiology) in Owings Mills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pikesville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Towson
- Getting fit, healthy is a common new year's resolution. Here's how to actually find success (wbaltv.com)
- Baltimore County Detective Hospitalized After Collapsing During Shift (patch.com)
Owings Mills
- In his 13th year, Baltimore nose tackle John Jenkins finally receives an in-season contract extension (eldoradonews.com)
Perry Hall
Ok Pikesville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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