🌱 Hundreds Of Trees Planted + Fall Craft Fair + New UMBC Coach

Hey, Catonsville! It's Friday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around town today.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cool. High: 52 Low: 30.

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Here are the top stories in Catonsville today:

1. Baltimore County is planting hundreds of trees in about 30 neighborhoods with little vegetation, low income, and a lot of people. Several Catonsville neighborhoods will be included in "Operation ReTree." About $400,000 in this year's county budget is earmarked for the initiative, and officials are also proposing spending an additional $1.5 million in federal money the county is receiving from the American Rescue Plan Act. (WYPR)
2. It's Neighbor Made is hosting its Fall Craft Fair this weekend (Saturday, Nov. 6 and Sunday, Nov. 7) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Each day will feature a new set of local vendors selling one-of-a-kind crafted items, just in time for the holiday shopping season. The event will be held at 701 Frederick Rd. in Catonsville. (It's Neighbor Made)
3. Jim Ferry has officially been announced as UMBC's new men's basketball coach after four years at Penn State. (wmar2news.com)
4. Baltimore County will be hosting COVID-19 pediatric vaccine clinics for 5 to 11-year-olds today and tomorrow at the White Marsh Mall at 8200 Perry Hall Blvd., Baltimore. (Press Release Desk)

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— 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.

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