🌱 Free Tax Prep In Catonsville + CHS Comets Basketball Schedule

Hey, neighbors! It's me again, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Catonsville Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 38 Low: 21.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Catonsville:

1. If you don't have the time or expertise to prepare your own tax return this season, the CASH Campaign of Maryland can help you for free. Volunteers and staff members with the Campaign will be accepting tax documents at designated drop-off sites to prepare and electronically file both federal and state taxes on behalf of eligible taxpayers, free of charge. The Catonsville drop-off location is at the Apartment Community Center at 1000 Hilltop Circle. Call 410-234-8008 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. or go to www.bmorefreetaxes.org to set up an appointment. (wmar2news.com)
2. As we enter the final month of high school basketball season, the Catonsville Comets are preparing for two "away" games this week against local rivals. On Wednesday, Feb. 2, the boys' and girls' varsity teams will face off against the Perry Hall High School Gators. On Friday, both CHS teams will play the Chesapeake High School Bay Hawks. If you plan to attend, be sure to check with the host schools to confirm game times and any attendance restrictions. (Catonsville Patch)
3. A chilly start to the week will give way to milder temperatures mid-week and beyond here in Catonsville. Expect lows in the 20s today and tomorrow with a mix of sun and clouds. Wednesday and Thursday will bring temps in the 40s and 50s but may be slightly more overcast with possible rain showers. (Catonsville Patch)

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Today in Catonsville:

• Activate 300 Impact Program At Women Of Valor (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Catonsville Senior Center Council will reopen today, Jan. 31. Masks will be required throughout the building and are optional, but strongly encouraged while in an exercise class or on the fitness equipment. (Facebook)
• Tomorrow, join an all-levels Krisnamacarya Healing Yoga class at the Catonsville Clubhouse at 10:00 a.m. There will be a social distance group minimum and masks must be worn unless you show proof of vaccination." (Instagram)
• Baltimore County Police are still seeking information from the public regarding the Jan. 28 shooting in the 300 block of Whitfield Rd. in Catonsville. (Press Release Desk)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.