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🌱 Patch AM: Arrest made after two 19-year-olds killed in Essex shooting
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In today's newsletter:
- Arrest made after two 19-year-olds killed in Essex shooting
- How a weekend boat outing turned deadly for an Essex resident
Also on today's calendar: Keep the Paycheck-Lose the Work.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Clouds and sunshine, temps: high: 86, low: 71.
- Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Arrest made in Essex double homicide, Baltimore County Police say (wmar2news.com) — Baltimore County Police have arrested a suspect in a double homicide that left two 19-year-olds dead in a vehicle on Banyan Wood Court in Essex. Neighbors described the area as usually quiet, and investigators say the victims' car crashed into a parked vehicle before they were found; the suspect's identity will be released after a court appearance. 
• Body of Essex man recovered following wake incident at Miami Beach Park in Middle River (wmar2news.com) — An Essex resident, 57-year-old Todd Andrew Foehrkolb, died after falling overboard when his boat hit a wake near Miami Beach Park in Middle River, and his body was recovered Monday morning near Seneca Creek. Baltimore County police, fire crews, and Maryland Natural Resources Police assisted in the search, and an autopsy is planned as the investigation continues.
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Skipjack's Crab Deck, 818 Bowleys Quarters Rd, Middle River
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City Neighbors Hamilton Baltimore, MD 21214
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Skipjack's Crab Deck, 818 Bowleys Quarters Rd, Middle River
6:00 pm - New Families Orientation
City Neighbors Hamilton Baltimore, MD 21214
6:15 pm - Administrative and Supervisory Personnel Meeting
Crossroads Center Middle River, MD 21220 - Back to School BBQ + Meet the Teacher
City Neighbors Hamilton Baltimore, MD 21214
3:00 pm - Teachers and School Based Staff on Duty
Crossroads Center Middle River, MD 21220 - First Day of School!
City Neighbors Hamilton Baltimore, MD 21214 - Systemwide Professional Development Activities
Crossroads Center Middle River, MD 21220
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ETA: I'm immensely sorry for anyone I offended for not disclosing explicit details.
I did not think I would have gotten so many negative, mean-spirited replies and messages for not doing so. I will not further respond to any rude… (Nextdoor Sue Creek)
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🗞 Nearby News
Dundalk
- Two-car crash turns deadly in Baltimore after passenger dies at hospital (shorenewsnetwork.com)
- Letter to the Editor: The potential of rejected energy (somdnews.com)
- Luke Jones and Nestor discuss torrid Orioles sweeping into Wild Card race in Tampa with Yankees coming (baltimorepositive.com)
Rosedale
- A real swing district, an unconventional GOP challenger, and a Senate seat with no primary drama at all (mdbaynews.com)
- Sweet Little Robin (wvnews.com)
Perry Hall
- Body Of Missing Essex Boater Recovered In Middle River: Report (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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