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🌱 Patch AM: How could a state AG race change Back River odors?
Happening soon: Community Flea Market And Book Sale on the Essex Patch calendar
Cheers Essex! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How could a state AG race change Back River odors?
Also on today's calendar: Community Flea Market And Book Sale and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 71 degrees.
- Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 85, low: 64.
- Saturday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 77 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Rutledge Says Back River Plant Is 'An Epic Failure,' Presses Brown on Enforcement (mdbaynews.com) — Ongoing odor problems from the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant continue to affect nearby Dundalk and Essex residents, even after a major legal settlement and promised upgrades. The article explains how the issue has become a flashpoint in Maryland's attorney general race, outlining competing enforcement approaches and proposed legislation that could shape future odor monitoring and accountability at the plant. 
📸 Around Essex
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Essex
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★ Featured events ★
- Community Flea Market And Book Sale →
St. John's Episcopal Church, 11901 Belair Rd, Kingsville
8:00 am - The Children's Playhouse of Maryland - Billy Elliot The Musical - LIVE ON STAGE →
Children's Playhouse of Maryland, Inc., 7201 Rossville Blvd, Baltimore
1:00 pm - Johns Hopkins Children's Center Miracles in Motion 5K →
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, 1 Safari Pl, Baltimore
8:00 am - Maryland Italian Festival Sept 25- 27 →
Ripken Stadium, 873 Long Dr, Aberdeen
10:00 am
Saturday September 19
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
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Other local events
- Back to School Night 2026
Eastern Technical High School
6:00 pm - MS Soccer vs Covenant Life →
11723 Eastern Ave, Essex
4:00 pm - Let's talk about building income & traveling more →
1110 Eastern Boulevard, Essex - Pilates Wellness Event →
Charly's Waterfront, 2015 Turkey Point Road, Essex - NAMI Family Support Group in Essex →
Essex Branch of the Baltimore County Public Library, 1110 Eastern Boulevard, Essex - Talents Children's Business Fair in Essex →
The Fields At Renaissance Park, 99 Stemmers Run Rd, Essex
10:30 am - Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! →
Held at Grace Lutheran of Lutherville, 8601 Valleyfield Rd, LUTHVLE TIMON, MD, 21093
9:30 am - The Big Flea in Maryland →
Maryland State Fair Grounds, 2200 York Rd, Timonium
4:00 pm
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Monday September 21
Saturday September 26
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
📣 Essex Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good morning I don't know if you guys believe in people coming back to visit who passed over.
Well I talk to my son alot and always ask him for a sign to help us to communicate. well his thing was feathers. yes but we communicate I do find… (Nextdoor Fox Ridge) - As I am growing older, I have come to realize that not every comment thrown at you deserves your attention, response or…….
Your peace of mind must never be compromised. It's only you that can produce the best version of yourself. (Nextdoor Essex)
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (04617) - 612 Eastern Blvd in Essex. Apply here.
- Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in Dundalk. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Essex here.
🗞 Nearby News
Middle River
- Community meeting to be held on future of Crane property in Middle River (nottinghammd.com)
Dundalk
- Baltimore music legend and 1960s hitmaker Ronnie Dove dies at 91 (wmar2news.com)
- John Martin of Maryland Lottery gets Nestor ready for racing to NASCAR event in Miami (baltimorepositive.com)
- The #1 ranked haunted house in the nation is less than an hour from Washington, D.C. — It opens next weekend & tickets are already on sale (secretdc.com)
Towson
- Towson Student Given Home Detention After Fatal 2025 Crosswalk Crash: Report (patch.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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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