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🌱 Patch AM: See how Catonsville High stacks up in Maryland’s latest rankings
Spotted on the Catonsville calendar: GriefShare Support Group

Good morning Catonsville! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See how Catonsville High stacks up in Maryland's latest rankings
Also on today's calendar: GriefShare Support Group and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.
- Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 79, low: 66.
- Saturday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• U.S. News & World Report ranks BCPS high schools among best in state and nation (nottinghammd.com) — Catonsville High School has been ranked 65th in Maryland by U.S. News & World Report, placing it among several Baltimore County schools recognized statewide and nationally. The latest rankings highlight strong performance in areas like college readiness and graduation rates, while BCPS leaders say they're working to boost excellence across every high school as the new year begins.
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📸 Around Catonsville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Catonsville
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- GriefShare Support Group →
Bishop Cummins Reformed Episcopal Church, 2001 Frederick Rd, Catonsville
6:15 pm - Administrative and Supervisory Personnel Meeting
Catonsville Center for Alternative Studies Catonsville, MD 21228 - Earring Making Workshop →
Baltimore County Arts Guild Catonsville Clubhouse, 10 St Timothys Ln, Catonsville
6:00 pm - After Teaching Through 61 U.S. Colleges, Mr. EWS Returns with Affordable Online Fashion Class →
, Columbia
9:00 am - Free Concert - Arty Hill →
Lurman Woodland Theater, 425 Bloomsbury Ave, Catonsville
6:00 pm - Free Concert - Speakers of the House →
Lurman Woodland Theater, 425 Bloomsbury Ave, Catonsville
6:00 am - Teachers and School Based Staff on Duty
Catonsville Center for Alternative Studies Catonsville, MD 21228 - Systemwide Professional Development Activities
Catonsville Center for Alternative Studies Catonsville, MD 21228 - Teacher Classroom Preparation Day
Catonsville Center for Alternative Studies Catonsville, MD 21228 - Improv and You! Workshop →
Baltimore County Arts Guild Catonsville Clubhouse, 10 St Timothys Ln, Catonsville
6:30 pm - Simply Written Here →
Simply Made Here, 2302 Frederick Rd, Catonsville
11:00 am - Free Concert - Soul Crackers →
Lurman Woodland Theater, 425 Bloomsbury Ave, Catonsville
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📣 Catonsville Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Rails to Trails is a Catonsville Gem —Mel Tansill Read on Patch
- Mount de Sales has Vast History in Catonsville —Mel Tansill Read on Patch
- The Baltimore Colts Practiced in Catonsville —Mel Tansill Read on Patch
- Residents and Staff Members Work Together at Charlestown —Elizabeth Fabiano Read on Patch
- Good morning family.
I have a question what can I use to deter deer from my flowers. I've used the spray but as soon as it rains it doesn't work. They have eaten all my… (Nextdoor Johnnycake & North Crosby) - I see so many people growing their own vegetables.
I decided to give it a try with tomatoes. Farmer Porter has arrived. (Nextdoor Westerlee)
- PetSmart posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Catonsville. Apply here.
- Coca-Cola Consolidated posted a job opening for Part Time Merchandiser in Catonsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Catonsville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Woodlawn
- BMORENews.com Declares, 'We Don't Just Advertise—We Campaign for You' (bmorenews.com)
- Did Adnan Syed Really Murder Hae Min Lee — Or Did An Innocent Man Spend 23 Years Behind Bars? (allthatsinteresting.com)
Ellicott City
- Main Street Music Fest Returns To Old Ellicott City (patch.com)
Baltimore
- Baltimore DOT Director Veronica Perry stepping down Oct. 1 (wbal.com)
- Baltimore recovers $14.5 million in unpaid bills after audit (wbal.com)
- Sail 250 Maryland brings $114.5 million to Baltimore (wbal.com)
Ok Catonsville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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