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🌱 Patch AM: Why four recent homicides have Essex neighbors on edge
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Good morning Essex! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why four recent homicides have Essex neighbors on edge
Also on today's calendar: Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE!.
Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 61.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Woman shot and killed in Essex, marking 4th homicide in less than 2 weeks (cbsnews.com) — A woman was shot and killed early Sunday on Woodrow Avenue in Essex, marking the fourth homicide in the community in less than two weeks. Police link this killing to a string of recent shootings that left three teens dead nearby, with several suspects already in custody as detectives continue investigating. 
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Crossroads Center Middle River, MD 21220 - Orientation for Students Entering Grades 6 and 9
Crossroads Center Middle River, MD 21220 - SOLD OUT Medium Debbie Wojciechowski at The Landing Strip →
The Landing Strip, 3030 Eastern Blvd, Middle River
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Crossroads Center Middle River, MD 21220 - First Full Day of Kindergarten (Transportation Begins)
Crossroads Center Middle River, MD 21220 - Bowleys On The Bay →
Bowley's on the Bay, 800 Chester Rd, Middle River
6:00 pm - Music BINGO with Braintease Games →
Skipjack's Crab Deck, 818 Bowleys Quarters Rd, Middle River
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Is this anyone's lost kitty?
He came up to us this morning and we weren't sure if he's lost. He's A male tuxedo cat, not neutered, bold yellow eyes, and very very affectionate… (Nextdoor Glenwood Gardens) - Uniform info.
This is a screenshot so the links are not live. You'll have to Google these programs. Just wanted to post in hopes it'll help someone. (Nextdoor Hartland Village)
- Breakthru Beverage Group posted a job opening for Driver Check in Clerk in Middle River. Apply here.
- Wendy's - Flynn Group posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Dundalk. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Essex here.
🗞 Nearby News
Middle River
- 'It's a lost art': Bengies Drive-In Theatre celebrates 70 seasons of movie magic in Middle River (wmar2news.com)
Dundalk
- Baltimore County Police: Charges pending after one stabbed, another shot at Dundalk residence (wbal.com)
Baltimore
- Performing Arts News: Tenth Annual Baltimore Comedy Festival Announced (mdtheatreguide.com)
- Nick Martinez allows 1 hit in 6 innings as Rays avert sweep with 3-1 win over Orioles (wbal.com)
- Lunar Eclipse on Thursday will be visible from Baltimore (wmar2news.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: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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