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Hi Pikesville! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Pikesville neighbors clash over new Lightfoot Road sidewalk proposal
  • Officer hurt in Pikesville trail shooting leaves rehab
  • Meet the Pikesville teen taking her advocacy to the Miss America stage

Also on today's calendar: Community Shredding Day and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Saturday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, temps: high: 76, low: 65.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Debate Over New Baltimore Co. Sidewalks Grows: Report (patch.com) — Neighbors in a section of Pikesville are split over Baltimore County's plan to add 5-foot-wide sidewalks along Lightfoot Road between Carla and Old Court roads. Supporters say the project would improve walkability, while opponents, including a resident who launched an online petition, worry older homeowners will struggle to keep the sidewalks clear during bad weather.
   

2. Baltimore Co. Officer Injured In June Shooting Leaves Rehab (patch.com) — Pikesville residents are learning that Officer Paul Catalfamo, critically wounded while responding to a June 7 call about a man exposing himself on the Milford Mill Gwynn Falls Trail in Pikesville, has been released from rehab after two months. The suspect in the Pikesville trail shooting remains jailed without bond on multiple serious charges, with a court hearing still unscheduled.
   

3. Maryland sends two delegates to Miss America competitions in Florida (heraldmailmedia.com) — A 17-year-old from Pikesville, Aryani Odie, is heading to Florida to represent Maryland in the Miss America's Teen competition, while Bel Air's Gianna Romero competes for Miss America. Both women are highlighting advocacy projects, including Odie's work on invisible illnesses inspired by her experience with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
   

4. As Preakness moves to Sunday, the 153-year-old race could see first-time Orthodox attendees (jewishinsider.com) — Pikesville's Orthodox Jewish community, now centered a short walk from Pimlico, could finally attend the Preakness in 2027 when the race moves from Saturday to Sunday. Local leaders say the change may draw observant families, possibly even prompting kosher food stands at the track.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday August 21
  • Back to School BBQ + Meet the Teacher
    City Neighbors Hamilton Baltimore, MD 21214
    3:00 pm
    • Monday August 24
  • First Day of School!
    City Neighbors Hamilton Baltimore, MD 21214
  • Teacher Meetings
    BT Congregation 3300 Old Court Road, Baltimore, MD 21208
  • Teachers and School Based Staff on Duty
    Meadowood Education Center Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
    • Tuesday August 25
  • Systemwide Professional Development Activities
    Meadowood Education Center Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
    • Wednesday August 26
  • Teacher Classroom Preparation Day
    Meadowood Education Center Gwynn Oak, MD 21207

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hey neighbors
    Need someone to haul away a sofa, love chair and 2 tables today or tomorrow. Please message me with price (Nextdoor Pikesville)
  • Lucky Strike Entertainment posted a job opening for Porter in Towson. Apply here.
  • Greater Baltimore Medical Center posted a job opening for Unit Secretary- Mother/Baby Unit- FT Days 7a-7p in Towson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pikesville here.

Ok Pikesville! 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: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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