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

In today's newsletter:

  • How a tiny Cockeysville bookstore went viral and packed with readers
  • What could Lutherville Station's next vote mean for nearby Cockeysville residents?

Also on today's calendar: Retiring in the Next 5-10 years? and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Saturday: Beautiful with clouds and sun, temps: high: 77, low: 65.
  • Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Social media helps indie Cockeysville bookstore see success (wmar2news.com) — A new indie bookstore, La Petit Mort Books & Gifts in Cockeysville, is thriving thanks to viral Instagram and strong support from Maryland "Bookstagrammers." Owner Cheryl Keffer emphasizes stocking romance and romantasy titles while partnering with local artists and small businesses, aiming to keep book-buying dollars circulating in the Cockeysville and Baltimore County community.
   

• Lutherville Station redevelopment faces pivotal vote in Baltimore County Council (thebanner.com) — Baltimore County Council is nearing a key vote on giving the Lutherville Station redevelopment transit-oriented status, which could unlock major state support for a 325-unit complex by the light rail. Residents recently packed a meeting at the Cockeysville library branch to press concerns about crime, school crowding, and neighborhood change before the council's decision next week.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Jiffy Lube posted a job opening for Automotive Courtesy-Greeter in Cockeysville. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Managers! in Towson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cockeysville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Timonium

  • Office building acquired by Baltimore real estate firm (thedailyrecord.com)
  • Vito's Pizza and Sushi Oishii have the Baltimore County suburbs buzzing (thebanner.com)
  • Willy Wonka Cast Reunion Coming to Maryland for Chocolate Expo (mocoshow.com)

Lutherville

  • Baltimore County residents voice support of Lutherville Station transit resolution (wmar2news.com)
  • Healthy Lawn Services Opens Fall Fertilization and Winterization Booking – NEWSnet St. Louis (newsnetmedia.com)
  • First Financial FCU CEO Eric Church Sets Retirement Date; Successor Named (thecudaily.com)

Towson

  • MD Native Who Made Historic Lunar Flyby Returns To Baltimore Co. (patch.com)

Ok Cockeysville! 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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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