🌱 Police Release Names Of Explosive Device Suspects + Melvin Park Apt

Hello all. Rose Mendez here with your fresh copy of the Catonsville Daily. Keep reading to find out all the community news you need to know right now.

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But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cooler. High: 66 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories in Catonsville today:

1. The Baltimore County police identified the two suspects arrested in connection with the explosive device found near Pine Grove Middle School. Police learned of 43-year-old Joseph Vickery and his wife, 39-year-old Kristen Vickery, through Kristen's mother, who was a victim of theft. Joseph was charged with multiple possession of explosive device-related charges, drug-related, and firearm-related offenses. Kristen was charged with drug possession with the intent to distribute. (WBAL TV)
2. Melvin Park Owner LP received $32 million in recapitalization for the Melvin Park Apartments in Catonsville. The 263-unit apartment community was acquired for $33.9 million in April 2021. (Commercial Observer)
3. Looking for a new home or curious about the housing market in your area? View the link to see the latest homes for sale in the Catonsville area! Check out the three-bedroom with a beautiful lawn on Glenwilde Road. (Catonsville Patch)

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Today in and around Catonsville:

• Live Music at the Market At Cross Street Market in Baltimore (5:00 PM)
• Equinox Night Hike At Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum (7:30 PM)
• Friday Night Standup At Zissimos Bar in Baltimore (9:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Want to become a nurse? Check out CCBC's Associate to Bachelor's Option information sessions! Monday, Oct. 10, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at CCBC Catonsville. Or Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at CCBC Essex. For more information and to register, email efields@ccbcmd.edu. (Twitter)
• Don't forget to register to vote! Pat Young reminds Catonsville residents have 48 days to register until the General Election in November. Click here for more information. (Twitter)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update!

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!