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Good morning Dundalk! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • What could 3,000 new Tradepoint jobs really mean for Dundalk?
  • Why Dundalk's tap water may taste different—and what to do about it.
  • Where will Bennett's Curse haunt after its final Dundalk mall season?

Also on today's calendar: Paddle Pals Taco Tuesday Paddle and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 78 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 75, low: 52.
  • Saturday: High clouds and nice, with a high of 73 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Trump's visit comes at a pivotal moment for Dundalk (thebanner.com) — Dundalk is bracing for President Trump's return as he visits Tradepoint Atlantic to highlight a new Anduril defense manufacturing project expected to bring more than 3,000 jobs to the area. The story traces the community's shift from Bethlehem Steel's collapse through Eastpoint Mall's closure to Tradepoint's logistics boom, and explores how residents now weigh Trump's promises against ongoing economic and political change.
   

2. Drought Pushes Baltimore to Blend Susquehanna River Water Into Taps, and Some Residents May Notice a Taste Change (medicaldaily.com) — If you live in Dundalk, your tap water now includes a blend of Susquehanna River and reservoir water because of ongoing drought, and you may notice a slightly different taste or color. Officials stress the water remains safe, outline which Montebello-served neighborhoods are affected, explain what changes are normal, and share phone numbers plus conservation tips so residents know when to call and how to help.
   

3. Bennett's Curse enters final season at closed Eastpoint Mall, the search begins for new dungeon to call home (wmar2news.com) — Dundalk's longtime Halloween staple Bennett's Curse is entering its final season at the now-closed Eastpoint Mall, and the owners are already hunting for a new local "dungeon" to keep the attraction alive. Organizers, working with Baltimore County Economic Development, hope to stay in the region and are asking residents to suggest potential buildings while fans enjoy one last, upgraded scare season at the mall site.
   

4. State Roundup: Maryland Now Picks Up 75% Of Tab For SNAP Benefits; Trump Visits A Dundalk A Little More Down On Its Heels; Cox, Moore Face Off In Debate Tonight; New Poll Finds Moore Leading Cox By 27 (citybiz.co) — Dundalk residents will see national attention as President Trump returns to Tradepoint Atlantic, tying a new 3,000-job manufacturing announcement to the community's long industrial history and economic struggles. The broader roundup also covers Maryland's higher share of SNAP administrative costs, statewide juvenile justice reforms, and the Wes Moore–Dan Cox rematch debate, giving context on how state politics and spending could affect local households.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Ok yawl roofer recommendations and go.
    Preferably someone who would give me a free estimate. And I will check reviews. (Nextdoor ABC Streets)
  • O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Dundalk. Apply here.
  • The Community College of Baltimore County posted a job opening for Junior Lifeguard - Part Time in Essex. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dundalk here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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