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Coffee in hand, Essex? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Essex's VFW Post 2621 just earned rare national honors
  • What Faith and Blue Weekend means for neighbors in Essex Precinct 11
  • See which 150-plus vendors are coming to Essex Day 2026

Also on today's calendar: Community Flea Market And Book Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with sun and clouds, temps: high: 85, low: 73.
  • Friday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Essex VFW receives All-American honors (avenuenews.com) — Essex's own VFW Post 2621 has earned coveted All-American status for 2025–26, recognizing its strong membership, youth programs, and community service. Commander Ronald Raab Jr. and Quartermaster Steve Bloodsworth received special red hats, and neighbors are invited to stop by the Riverside Road post most afternoons to congratulate local veterans.
   

• Baltimore County Police to participate in National Faith and Blue Weekend (somdnews.com) — Baltimore County Police will mark National Faith and Blue Weekend with community events, including activities tied to Precinct 11 in Essex. The initiative aims to build trust between officers and residents through gatherings with local faith organizations, giving Essex neighbors a chance to meet officers, share concerns, and strengthen relationships across East Baltimore County.
   

• Essex Day 2026 vendors list (avenuenews.com) — Essex residents can look forward to a packed Essex Day 2026, with more than 150 vendors ranging from local churches and nonprofits to food trucks, crafters, and small businesses. The list includes Essex Community Development, Essex Holly Neck VFW Post 2621, Ravens Roost 8 of Essex, and many neighborhood-focused services, giving you plenty of ways to eat, shop, and connect close to home.
   

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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)
  • Hello, I have a cat that comes to my house every evening and lays on my porch, I just started feeding it because I didn't want him to go hungry.
    Im not sure if a neighbor just lets their pet out every evening or it is lost. Wanted to post in case someone is looking for it! He has a certain… (Nextdoor Riverside Rd)
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (04617) - 612 Eastern Blvd in Essex. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Middle River. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Essex here.

🗞 Nearby News

Middle River

  • 2027 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 1 Review: Path to 112th tournament begins (thecup.us)

Dundalk

  • Dundalk semi-pro football team prepares for home debut (somdnews.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)
  • Did anyone else out there 'camp out' for concert tickets at Hecht Company in the 1980s? (baltimorepositive.com)

Baltimore

  • Baltimore City leaders announce third branch of public safet... (afro.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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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