Police Tragedy, Delegates Won’t Run, Best Kabobs in Catonsville: Top 2013 Stories

Police Officer Killed in Catonsville Shootout; Second Man Dies From Injuries
One of the most-read stories of 2013 was about the death of Jason Schneider, a Baltimore County police officer who was shot in August while serving a warrant in a Catonsville home. Click here for photos of the funeral.

DeBoy, Malone Won’t Run For Re-Election
Patch reported in May that Steve DeBoy and Jim Malone, who both represent District 12A, announced they will not seek re-election in 2014. The news prompted more than a dozen comments from Catonsville Patch readers, offering both praise and criticism of the delegates.

Furniture Gets New Life at Steven Pace Co. in Catonsville
Herman DeShazo has been reviving antiques and other furniture for 32 years in Catonsville. In an interview with Patch, DeShazo reveals some history about the business and what it’s like to be a “furniture craftsman.”

Fourth of July Parade Request: Wear a Tiara
Catonsville residents were asked to wear a tiara to the Fourth of July parade and fireworks in honor of Teresa Bartlinski, a 6-year-old who died after a heart transplant.

Get Into Gyro with Ariana Kabob Grill
Have you tried the chicken kabob from the Ariana Kabob Grill food truck? Many readers did after they read about it on Patch and learned about the five-star rating on Yelp, a site that allows diners to rate local food establishments.

Catonsville Nuns Cheer on the Ravens
Six nuns from the Oblate Sisters of Providence in Catonsville make a habit of cheering on their favorite football team, the Baltimore Ravens. Patch reported the nuns had the opportunity to watch a practice and meet players in August.

New Mural Presents Fun Photo Spot in Paradise
Have you taken a photo in front of the mural at the Paradise Loop bus shelter? Catonsville Patch reported that the mural was painted and installed on Frederick Road as part of the Kaleidoscope! Arts Camp, led by artist Edward Williams and funded by the Greater Catonsville Chamber of Commerce.

TELL US: What story from 2013 on Catonsville Patch do you remember? Tell us in the comments.