🌱 Six Indicted For Drug Trafficking In Baltimore County + Red For Ed

Hey, everybody! I'm back with your new copy of the Catonsville Patch newsletter. Here's what you need to know about what's happening locally.

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But first, today's weather:

Spotty showers. High: 63 Low: 54.

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Here are the top three stories today in Catonsville:

1. Yesterday, Feb. 15, Maryland's attorney general announced the indictments of six people allegedly involved in an interstate cocaine trafficking conspiracy. Authorities seized 15 kilograms of cocaine, 400 grams of crack cocaine, 10 firearms, and over $493,000 of narcotics proceeds and equipment in Baltimore County. According to a federal drug-trafficking enforcement group's investigation, from July 2022 through October 2022 the defendants transported drugs and money between Baltimore County and Houston, Texas. (WBAL)
2. On Feb. 14, thousands of Baltimore County teachers wore red to protest Superintendent Darryl L. Williams' proposed budget for the next year, which includes 162 teacher cuts. BCPS teachers wearing "Red for Ed" is also part of the Teachers Association of Baltimore County's (TABCO) petition for cost of living adjustments (COLAs) in the fiscal year 2024 budget. (Subscription: Baltimore Sun)
3. Johns Hopkins women's lacrosse senior Madison McPherson, a Catonsville native, was recently interviewed by PressBox. As a midfielder, McPherson posted 33 goals, six assists, 31 ground balls, 13 caused turnovers, and 33 draw controls for the Blue Jays in 2022. McPherson said she began playing lacrosse at a young age after some parents in Catonsville suggested it. (PressBox Online)

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Today in Catonsville:

• Family Game Night At sweetFrog Catonsville (5:00 PM)
• Poetry And Prose Writing and Critique Workshop with Patti Ross At Catonsville Clubhouse (6:00 PM)
• Movement Therapy Class At Revolve Wellness Studios (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Catonsville's Weekly Food Pantry starts at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17. It's located at the Women of Valor Office, 715 Ingleside Avenue. (All Events)
• Don't miss "TK Blue Live with Eric Kennedy and Abasi Akoto" on Friday, Feb. 17, at the Catonsville Clubhouse! The concert will celebrate African-American History Month by honoring great African-American innovators and composers in Jazz who help shape its direction and evolution while always maintaining the essence of "swing." (BC Arts Guild)
• There are two more Celtic Music Class & Sessions left in February! The "intermediate and advanced class & session" is from 7:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. and the "beginner class & slow session" is from 6:30 p.m. to 7:20 p.m. at the Catonsville Clubhouse on Feb. 21 and Feb. 28. (BC Arts Guild)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— 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!