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Good morning to you Baltimore! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How are 300,000 Baltimore BGE customers falling behind on power bills?
  • Who's taking over Baltimore's transportation department on October 1?
  • Baltimore County jeweler loses $200,000 in uninsured goods overnight

Also on today's calendar: Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Roland Park and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 80, low: 71.
  • Saturday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. BGE says 300,000 Baltimore customers behind on bills (wbaltv.com) — Three hundred thousand BGE customers in Baltimore are behind on their electric bills as rates and collections rise, putting serious strain on many households. Residents describe huge bill spikes and frustration seeking aid, while BGE cites extended payment plans and says shutoffs are a last resort, even as city leaders question the utility's requested rate hike and profits.
   

2. Baltimore DOT Director Veronica Perry stepping down Oct. 1 (wbal.com) — Baltimore's transportation department is getting new leadership as DOT Director Veronica Perry steps down on Oct. 1 after about 18 months in the role. Mayor Brandon Scott has tapped General Services Director Berke Attila as interim director while the city searches for a permanent replacement to oversee critical transportation infrastructure work.
   

3. Baltimore County jewelry store hit by $200,000 burglary (wbaltv.com) — A family-owned jewelry store on Reisterstown Road in Baltimore County lost about $200,000 in uninsured inventory when two thieves smashed their way in early Saturday and emptied display cases. The longtime shop, already hit by past closures and flooding, is now working to repair damage, restock, and reopen as neighboring businesses call for stronger security in the area.
   

4. Baltimore County officer shot in Pikesville leaves rehab (wbal.com) — A Baltimore County police officer shot in the head while responding to a call on the Gwynns Falls Trail in Pikesville has been released from rehab after two months of intensive treatment. Greeted by cheering supporters at the University of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute, Officer P. Catalfamo is eager to return to duty as the suspect remains jailed on attempted murder charges.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 20
  • Sneak a Peek for PreK-1st Grade
    Rippling Woods 530 Nolfield Dr, Glen Burnie, MD 21061, USA
    1:00 pm
  • Sneak A Peek at Your Seat (Grades 1-5)
    Solley Glen Burnie, MD 21060
    2:00 pm
  • NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
    Oakwood 330 Oak Manor Dr, Glen Burnie, MD 21061, USA
    2:00 pm
  • Sneak a Peek for 2nd - 5th Grade
    Rippling Woods 530 Nolfield Dr, Glen Burnie, MD 21061, USA
    2:00 pm

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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