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🎨 Meet the painter, and a punk-rocker, who's been brightening up Towson with her beautiful murals.

Nov 23, 2025

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🎨 Meet the painter, and a punk-rocker, who's been brightening up Towson with her beautiful murals.

Camila Leão is a Brazilian-born, Baltimore-based multimedia artist working across fine art, murals, public art, and illustration. Raised between the urban pulse of São Paulo and the lush Atlantic Forest of Boracéia, she developed a lifelong reverence for nature that continues to guide her work.

Christopher Forhan, +1

Christmas

Nov 22, 2025

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7 min read

🎄The Best Places to Buy a Christmas Tree in Baltimore County

Baltimore County offers a delightful range of places to pick out the perfect Christmas tree, from local farms and nonprofits to big-box stores and roadside stands, many of which are conveniently located near Towson.

Christmas

Nov 23, 2025

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12 min read

🎄Christmas Holiday Events Calendar

Pictures with Santa, Christmas: Trains, Crafts, Parties, and more

BJ’s Wholesale Club to Bring New Energy to Towson Place

Nov 18, 2025

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2 min read

BJ’s Wholesale Club to Bring New Energy to Towson Place

BJ's will occupy the space most recently held by Walmart

Christopher Forhan

Arts & Culture

Christmas

🧜🏼‍♀️ Don't Miss this Christmas Mermaid in Towson (no Narwals this year)

Our conversation with Kalayla The Christmas Mermaid about her upcoming appearance at Baltimore County’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting - December 5th - 6-8PM

David Riley

Nov 24, 2025

Live Music

Behind the Smoke and Lasers: The Humans of Several Species

As Several Species approaches 30 years as a band and they get set to rock the Recher Theater this weekend, we took the time to get to know the humans behind the band!

Christopher Forhan

Nov 6, 2025

Local Business

Finkelstein’s Is Gone, But the Sign Still Remains: Remembering Towson’s Country-Western Days

Once a bustling shop for boots and hats, its faded sign still whispers stories of a bygone Towson.

David Riley

Oct 23, 2025

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Towson Square’s Challenges Explained: Separating Fact from Fiction on Restaurant Closures

Let's use data to answer the question "What happened at Towson Square?"

From Towson to the Big Screen: Jon Bregel's Unlikely Journey to Filming the Next Classic Holiday Movie in Baltimore

May 14, 2025

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From Towson to the Big Screen: Jon Bregel's Unlikely Journey to Filming the Next Classic Holiday Movie in Baltimore

From Towson High, to Brooklyn, to touring the world with Taylor Swift, Jon Bregel is the cinematographer behind "The Baltimorons", a movie filmed in Baltimore that critics are calling the next Christmas classic.

Business Profile

Towson’s Cultural Connector: How Ping Wu Blends Flavor, Family, and the Arts

May 22, 2025

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Towson’s Cultural Connector: How Ping Wu Blends Flavor, Family, and the Arts

Ping Wu is owner and Operator of Red Pepper Bistro in Towson

Local Business

Towson’s Feet on the Street Returns with Record Turnout, New Location, and Big Summer Energy

Jun 7, 2025

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Towson’s Feet on the Street Returns with Record Turnout, New Location, and Big Summer Energy

Thanks to a new location and new experiences the night did not disappoint!

Live Music

Turnstile: Towson’s Hardcore Pioneers Ignite a Global Punk Renaissance

Jun 7, 2025

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Turnstile: Towson’s Hardcore Pioneers Ignite a Global Punk Renaissance

Towson's Turnstile returns with a new album, a companion film, and is taking the hardcore world by storm

PRESS RELEASE

Longtime University of Maryland Medical System Physician Leader Named as Inaugural Executive Vice President for Community Health

Thomas Smyth, MD named inaugural Executive Vice President, Community Health Division.

Oct 29, 2025

Longtime University of Maryland Medical System Physician Leader Named as Inaugural Executive Vice President for Community Health

PRESS RELEASE

PickUP USA Towson Announces Winter Youth Development Basketball League

Winter Youth Development League (YDL), starting January 15. Designed for boys and girls ages 8–15

Sep 28, 2025

PickUP USA Towson Announces Winter Youth Development Basketball League

PRESS RELEASE

Point Breeze Credit Union and Central Credit Union of Maryland Announce Plans to Merge, Expanding Member Benefits and Community Reach

This strategic partnership is designed to enhance member value and expand convenient access to services.

Sep 2, 2025

Point Breeze Credit Union and Central Credit Union of Maryland Announce Plans to Merge, Expanding Member Benefits and Community Reach

PRESS RELEASE

Elizabeth Davidson Accepted into Leadership Baltimore County Class of 2026

Towson Arts Collective, Executive Director to join public, corporate, and nonprofit leaders in community leadership program.

Aug 26, 2025

Elizabeth Davidson Accepted into Leadership Baltimore County Class of 2026

PRESS RELEASE

Meet Olivia, GBMC's New Facility Dog to Comfort Young Victims of Abuse and Assault

GBMC HealthCare is proud to announce the addition of a 2-year-old yellow lab to its Child Protection Program (CPP) team

Jul 15, 2025

Meet Olivia, GBMC's New Facility Dog to Comfort Young Victims of Abuse and Assault

PRESS RELEASE

GBMC Healthcare Announces New Chairman of the Board of Directors

GBMC HealthCare today announces the election of Jerry Focas, Esq., as the new Chair of the GBMC HealthCare Board of Directors

Jun 23, 2025

GBMC Healthcare Announces New Chairman of the Board of Directors

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🎨 Meet the painter, and a punk-rocker, who's been brightening up Towson with her beautiful murals.