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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:

  • How much ENOUGH Initiative funding is flowing to Essex families?
  • What did Essex residents demand on teen crime at a summer town hall?

Also on today's calendar: HGH Mechanical Offers $800 Cash Prize in Ravens Contest! and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Rain most of the time, with a high of 65 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 74, low: 49.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Record ENOUGH Funding Brings $32 Million To Maryland Communities Fighting Child Poverty (thebaynet.com) — Essex families stand to benefit directly from Maryland's record $32 million ENOUGH Initiative grants, with Community Assistance Network in Essex named among the funded groups. The program backs local efforts like food access, health services, and workforce support in high-poverty neighborhoods. State leaders say each ENOUGH dollar is leveraging several more in additional grants for participating communities.
   

• Beyond Affordability: The Local Fights Shaping County Races Across Maryland (mdbaynews.com) — Essex residents recently pressed Baltimore County officials at a town hall about teen crime and carjackings, signaling that public safety will be a hot topic in this fall's county races. Across Maryland, voters will also weigh in on data center limits, school funding, taxes, and flood recovery. Expect Essex's concerns over youth crime to echo in sheriff and state's attorney campaigns.
   


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    Our Gov has set up a website, so we can follow the rebuild process- NOTE- it says that Gov Moore will read our replies… KeyBridgeRebuild.com (Nextdoor Middlesex)
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Essex. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Middle River

  • Middle River Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company breaks ground on new station (avenuenews.com)
  • Attorney General releases Middle River shooting bodycam footage (wbal.com)
  • College Park Powerball Player Scores $200K at 7-Eleven (shorenewsnetwork.com)

Dundalk

  • Baltimore County indoor pools in Dundalk, Randallstown to reopen in October (foxbaltimore.com)

Baltimore

  • 22-Year-Old Dies In Baltimore County Crash: Police (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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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