Code Orange Air Quality Alert + County Agencies Open Their Doors

Thursday, May 20

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 the code orange air quality alert issued for today and what county agencies have resumed in-person services.

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

• Thursday: Partly cloudy throughout the day. Temps: High of 84° & low of 59°
• Friday: Partly cloudy throughout the day. Temps: High: 83 low: 63
• Saturday: Possible light rain in the evening. Temps: High of 83, low of 66

Here are today’s top 4 stories in Catonsville:

1. County agencies have begun offering some in-person services at county buildings. Safety precautions will remain in place to reduce the potential spread of COVID-19. All individuals entering county buildings are required to use the www.bacosafe.org mobile health screening prior to entry. (Patch)

2. If you're in the market for a new-to-you home, built just last year, this lovely Catonsville home features four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms with a total of 2,620 finished square feet. The front porch is perfect for sitting and relaxing after a long day at work while the Trex deck out back offers privacy while the kids play in the back yard. (Patch)

3. Catonsville High School girls lacrosse team lost recently to the Dulaney Lions 21-9, reports Craig Clary. (Patch)

4. Air quality in the Baltimore-Washington metro area may be unhealthy for certain people Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. The agency posted a code orange air quality alert for several counties and Baltimore City. (Patch)

Events Around Catonsville

• Huge Yard Sale!: Saturday, May 22 8 a.m. 602 South Chapel Gate Lane

• The Children's Home Walk, Run, Ride, & SHINE virtual event: Saturday, May 22 10 a.m.
• Coding Club For Kids: May 24 4 p.m. Baltimore County Public Library Virtual Event
• Homework Helper: Bishop Cummins Reformed Episcopal Church 2001 Frederick Rd. Wednesday, May 26 5:30 p.m.
• 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: 15 Mellor Ave., Catonsville Sundays through Nov. 21
  9 am. to 12:30 p.m.

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Featured events:

• Comedy in the Courtyard 5 with Blaire Postman! May 21
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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!