Where To Find The COVID-19 Vaccine + Shaping The Future Of BCPS

Wednesday, May 26

Good morning Catonsville!

Welcome to the latest edition of Catonsville Patch Daily - the quickest way to get caught up on the news and events happening in town. In today's Catonsville Daily, we'll highlight where you can find the COVID-19 vaccine, how many Baltimore County residents have been vaccinated and how your opinion could help shape the future of Baltimore County Public Schools.

Here's the weather outlook for the next few days:

• Wednesday: Possible light rain in the evening. Temps: High of 90° & low of 68°
• Thursday: Partly cloudy throughout the day. Temps: High of 85° low of 60°
• Friday: Rain starting in the afternoon. Temps: High of 65°, low of 51°

Here are today’s top 4 stories in Catonsville:

1. As of May 25, close to half of Baltimore County residents (407,487 residents or 47.3 percent) have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 336,719 people have been fully vaccinated (38.2 percent). As of Tuesday, Baltimore County has a total of 65,459 positive new coronavirus cases, according to the Baltimore County Health Department, and 1,496 deaths.(Patch)

2. Due to concerns about school overcrowding and other facility issues at Baltimore County Public Schools, a virtual community forum will be held May 27 and an online survey designed to gauge opinions will be available May 27-June 11. (Patch)

3. If you're wondering where you can get the COVID-19 vaccine around Baltimore County, Patch has the answer. Residents who are medically homebound and unable to travel to a vaccine clinic can email the department of health at COVIDVax@baltimorecountymd.gov or call the county's COVID hotline at 410-887-3816 to schedule a vaccine. (Patch)

4. The Catonsville High School softball team suffered its first loss this week, which has a record of 7-1, reports Craig Clary. (Baltimore Sun)

Events Around Catonsville

• Homework Helper: Wednesday, May 26, 5:30 p.m., Bishop Cummins Reformed Episcopal Church 2001 Frederick Rd. Free homework assistance will be given on Wednesdays from May 12 through June 9 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. or 5:30 to 7 p.m.
• Sunday Farmers Market: Sundays through Nov. 21, 9 am. to 12:30 p.m., 15 Mellor Ave., Catonsville
• Umami Mediterranean Kitchen Unity Bands Giveback: Thursday, June 3, 4 p.m., 712 Frederick Road, Catonsville

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You're now caught up on what's happening today in Catonsville. Let us know if there are any other events going on in the area or newsworthy happenings at Catonsville@Patch.com. We'll see you in your inbox tomorrow. Have a great day!

Hi, I'm Kristin Danley-Greiner and I cover Catonsville for Patch. I'd love news tips from readers. Send them to Kristin.Danley-Greiner@Patch.com. Thanks!