Free Meals For All BCPS Students + Current COVID-19 Cases

Hey, Catonsville! Let's get you all caught up to start this Tuesday off on an informed note. Here's what's going on around town today.

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 91, low: 72.

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Here are the top stories today in Catonsville:

1. The confirmed coronavirus case total in Baltimore County stands at 68,889. (Catonsville Patch)
2. Free meals will be available to BCPS virtual learning students for the upcoming school year. (Catonsville Patch)
3. Caregiver pay in Catonsville falls below average — see how much. (Catonsville Patch)
4. In-person learners at BCPS will receive free meals for the upcoming school year (Patch)

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Today in Catonsville

• Systemwide Professional Development Activities. (12 a.m.)
• Senior Portraits - Western School of Technology. (8:30 a.m.)

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Catonsville Patch Notebook

• Baltimore County Arts Guild: "We get it almost every night. When that moon get so big and bright. It's a supernatural delight. Everybody was dancing in the moonlight. Thank you @cris_jacobs and @kellybellbandofficial and @guinnessbreweryus #openingconcert" (Instagram)
• Catonsville Historical Society: "It is with great sadness that the Catonsville Historical Society lets you know of the passing of one of our board members, Joan Bender. Joan was a long standing and passionate member of the Catonsville Historical Society." (Facebook)
• Southwest Baltimore Economic Forum: "Home sales increase in July." (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update. If you're loving these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Kristin Danley-Greiner

About me: Reporter covering Columbia, Ellicott City, Crofton, Glen Burnie, Catonsville, and Dundalk in Maryland. Veteran journalist who loves to tell others' stories. Can be reached at Kristin.Danley-Greiner@patch.com.

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