🌱 Patch AM: Why are families so upset about conditions at a Catonsville cemetery?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why are families so upset about conditions at a Catonsville cemetery?
• How new state bike-ped funding could reshape getting around Catonsville

Also on today's calendar: HGH Mechanical and PurpleFridays Launch $500 Cash Weekly Ravens Contest and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Humid; a shower in the a.m., with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 77, low: 52.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Your Voice, Your Stories: Copper thieves knocking people offline and overgrown cemetery concerns (wmar2news.com) — Catonsville residents raised alarms about years of overgrowth and neglect at Western Star Cemetery, prompting a TV reporter to visit and spotlight their concerns. The roundup also mentions copper wire thefts in Cecil County and a new Baltimore brunch spot, but the cemetery's condition is the key issue for Catonsville families.
   

• Maryland Department of Transportation Deploys $11.3 Million to Expand Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure Across Maryland (thebaynet.com) — Catonsville is set to benefit from new state Bikeways funding, with a design project aimed at improving safe walking, biking, and rolling access to key local destinations. The $11.3 million statewide package backs 24 projects, but Catonsville's share focuses on better connections to parks, schools, trails, senior communities, and commercial areas that residents use every day.
   

📸 Around Catonsville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Catonsville

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 13
• HGH Mechanical and PurpleFridays Launch $500 Cash Weekly Ravens Contest →
  www.PurpleFridays.com,
  1:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• We Care Elkridge - Community Cook & Family Fun - FREE →
  5929 Setter Dr, Elkridge
  12:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Inner Peace Summit: A Day to Recharge. Reconnect. →
  Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museum - VA, 14020 Thunderbolt Rd., Chantilly, VA,
  12:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Animal Advocates of Howard County HUGE Annual Yard Sale! →
  Animal Advocates of Howard County, 8775 Cloudleap Ct, Columbia
  8:30 am
Sunday September 27
• Maryland Italian Festival Sept 25- 27 →
  Ripken Stadium, 873 Long Dr, Aberdeen
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Sunday September 13
• Native Plant education event →
  Corner of Oella Ave & Frederick Rd at the river
  9:00 am
• Candle Sale Fundraiser - ONLINE - August 16 to September 13 →
  St John's Grace United Church of Christ, 1000 S Rolling Rd, Baltimore
  6:00 pm
Monday September 14
• Northrop Grumman Gaveliers Toastmasters Club →
  Zoom
  6:30 pm
Friday September 18
• Zen Hiking led by Vicki Bannister & Sissy Greisman →
  Rockburn Branch Park, 5400 Landing Rd, Elkridge
  9:30 am
Saturday September 19
• Free Community Yard Sale! →
  9:00 am
Monday September 21
• Northrop Grumman Gaveliers Toastmasters Club →
  Zoom
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 26
• Self-Defense for Teens →
  Catonsville Seido Karate, 6159-B Edmondson Ave, Catonsville
  3:00 pm
• Fall Equinox Sound Bath led by Megan Martino →
  Rolling Brook Yoga, 730 Frederick Rd, Catonsville
  4:00 pm

📣 Catonsville Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Erickson Senior Living posted a job opening for Receiver - Stock Utility in Catonsville. Apply here.
• TELEDYNE FLIR UNMANNED GROUND SYSTEMS, INC. posted a job opening for Quality Control Inspector in Elkridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Catonsville here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Owings Mills

• Tanker Carrying 8,000 Gallons Of Gasoline Catches Fire On I-795: Officials (patch.com)

Ok Catonsville! 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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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