🌱 Patch AM: What Eastpoint Mall’s sudden closure means for Dundalk shoppers and workers

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In today's newsletter:

• What Eastpoint Mall's sudden closure means for Dundalk shoppers and workers
• How Dundalk's latest big winner fits a growing lottery hot streak

Also on today's calendar: Keep the Paycheck-Lose the Work and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny; low humidity, with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 67.
• Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• As Eastpoint Mall closing nears, tenants voice frustrations with ownership (somdnews.com) — Eastpoint Mall in Dundalk is closing on August 31, ending 70 years of service to local shoppers and leaving tenants scrambling to relocate. Store owners describe late, conflicting communication from the mall's owner and say they have only until the end of September to move out, with many struggling to find space in other area malls.
   

• Maryland Lottery Tops $1.6B Record: FAST PLAY Big Win Still Has Prizes Left (techtimes.com) — A Dundalk truck driver recently claimed a $50,000 FAST PLAY Big Win prize, adding to a growing streak of big Maryland Lottery wins tied to Dundalk residents. The story also explains how FAST PLAY jackpots work, outlines remaining top prizes, and details how lottery revenues are distributed across Maryland programs and communities.
   

📸 Around Dundalk

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dundalk

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday August 19
• Keep the Paycheck-Lose the Work →
  Baltimore County Public Library - White Marsh Branch, 8133 Sandpiper Cir, Baltimore
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday August 21
• Administrative and Supervisory Personnel Meeting
  Battle Monument Dundalk, MD 21222
Monday August 24
• Teachers and School Based Staff on Duty
  Battle Monument Dundalk, MD 21222
Tuesday August 25
• Systemwide Professional Development Activities
  Battle Monument Dundalk, MD 21222
Wednesday August 26
• Teacher Classroom Preparation Day
  Battle Monument Dundalk, MD 21222
Thursday August 27
• Orientation for Students Entering Grades 6 and 9
  Battle Monument Dundalk, MD 21222
Friday August 28
• Teacher Classroom Preparation Day
  Battle Monument Dundalk, MD 21222

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 19
• Family Karaoke Night →
  Linthicum Library - Anne Arundel County Public Library, 400 Shipley Rd, Linthicum Heights
  5:00 pm
• Music BINGO with Braintease Games →
  Skipjack's Crab Deck, 818 Bowleys Quarters Rd, Middle River
  7:00 pm
Thursday August 20
• Music & Movement →
  Glen Burnie Library - Anne Arundel County Public Library, 1010 East Wy, Glen Burnie
  10:00 am
• Sneak a Peek for PreK-1st Grade
  Rippling Woods 530 Nolfield Dr, Glen Burnie, MD 21061, USA
  1:00 pm
• Sneak a Peek for 2nd - 5th Grade
  Rippling Woods 530 Nolfield Dr, Glen Burnie, MD 21061, USA
  2:00 pm
• Sneak a Peek
  Sunset Pasadena, MD 21122
  2:00 pm

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• All Nite Sewer & Drain Cleaning, llc. — (443) 564-7774
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1C7f9qRTtW/
  The star was lost near Shore Road / ABC streets in Dundalk (Nextdoor ABC Streets)

• ABM Industries posted a job opening for Janitorial Cleaner in Dundalk. Apply here.
• Arch Telecom posted a job opening for Retail Store Manager DUNDALK | Merritt Blvd in Dundalk. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dundalk here.

🗞 Nearby News

Essex

• Man Arrested in Essex Shooting That Left Two Dead (92q.com)

Rosedale

• A real swing district, an unconventional GOP challenger, and a Senate seat with no primary drama at all (mdbaynews.com)
• Sweet Little Robin (wvnews.com)

Middle River

• Body of Essex man recovered following weekend boating accident in Middle River (nottinghammd.com)

Ok Dundalk! 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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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