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🌱 Patch AM: What’s happening on Eastern Boulevard for Essex Day this Saturday?

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Saturday September 19th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good morning Essex! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's happening on Eastern Boulevard for Essex Day this Saturday?
  • How Essex police want you to report dangerous dirt bike riding.

Also on today's calendar: The Children's Playhouse of Maryland - Billy Elliot The Musical - LIVE ON STAGE and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 76 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 81, low: 64.
  • Monday: Not as warm, with a high of 71 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Your booked & busy Weekend Planner: Pokémon championships, Baltimore Book Festival and family fun Essex Day (wmar2news.com) — Essex residents can head right onto Eastern Boulevard this Saturday for the 51st Annual Essex Day Festival, featuring three stages of live music, food, and family activities from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The same packed weekend also brings the Pokémon Baltimore Regional Championships downtown and the free Baltimore Book Festival in Waverly, offering plenty of options for all ages.
   

• Baltimore County leaders hold Zoom hearing on dirt bike enforcement (wbal.com) — Baltimore County leaders, including the captain of the Essex police precinct, held a virtual meeting to address dangerous dirt bike riding and explain why officers do not pursue riders. Residents were urged to call precinct numbers, including Essex's, with detailed tips so police can educate riders and, if needed, take enforcement action while keeping everyone safer.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Dundalk Community Calendar: September 17 (somdnews.com)
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  • Maryland State Police to lead investigation of suspended Baltimore Police deputy commissioner (cbsnews.com)

Ok Essex! 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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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