Hello Towson,
The reports of our decline have been greatly exaggerated…
Towson is growing !
In this week’s Towson Torch:
Towson’s biggest employers share growth plans
Vintage Clothing Shop Opens this month
Hawaiian BBQ comes to Towson
Towson band wins two Grammys
Now let’s grow!
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FEATURE
Inaugural Towson Growth Summit Draws Hundreds as Towson’s
Biggest Employers and Educators Share Collaborative Job Growth Efforts
Towson Growth Summit was held at StarTUp at the Armory
Towson’s leading employers and educators convened at the inaugural Towson Growth Summit on Workforce Development & Education, addressing Maryland's critical talent shortage and youth exodus. Amid economic shifts, they unveiled bold 2026 strategies: AI-driven upskilling programs, seamless talent pipelines from local colleges, and public-private partnerships to retain young professionals. Panelists emphasized apprenticeships, tech certifications, and community incentives to make Towson a magnet for innovation. This insider recap reveals actionable insights from C-suite visions to educator tactics empowering leaders to build a resilient workforce and secure Towson’s economic future. 🔥 Read the Torch Recap
LOCAL
Rosebud Retro Vintage Clothing Shop Close to Opening in Towson
Rosebud Retro is Set to Open this Month at 40 W. Chesapeake
Since 2023, the Rosebud Flea Market has hosted over 150 pop-up shopping events across Towson, College Park, and the University of Delaware. You may recall their presence at this Summer’s revitalized Feet on the Street.
Now, owner Trevor Brake is set to launch a permanent Towson storefront, Rosebud Retro, in the former Bun Shop space on West Chesapeake Avenue. Slated to open this month, with a grand opening date still pending, the shop will house 20-30 top vendors, 18 already confirmed. Each will curate their own upscale vintage clothing, jewelry, handmade crafts, and more, allowing sellers to share unique stories daily. Brake notes the evolution demands this brick-and-mortar hub for everyday shoppers.
-More info on Rosebud Flea Website
From Honolulu to Towson Comes L&L Hawaiian BBQ
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, founded in 1976, brought authentic Hawaiian cuisine to the mainland. With over 200 locations, it serves beloved dishes like Spam Musubi and Loco Moco, now in Towson at 3 Allegheny Ave near 7 West.
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue is renowned for its classic Hawaiian plate lunches, featuring two scoops of rice and creamy macaroni salad alongside proteins.
Signature Dishes
BBQ Mix: Tender beef, grilled chicken, and short ribs in house barbecue sauce.
Chicken Katsu: Crispy fried chicken with tangy katsu sauce.
Loco Moco: Hamburger patties over rice, topped with gravy and fried eggs.
Kalua Pork with Cabbage: Smoky slow-roasted pork mixed with cabbage.
BBQ Short Ribs: Flavorful grilled beef short ribs
Congratulating THB Bagelry on 8th Location Opening in Bel Air
THB Bagelry and Deli, recently opened its new location in Bel Air, Maryland, at 119 N. Tollgate Road near Harford Mall. This marks the chain's eighth Maryland outpost, expanding its New York-style bagels and deli fare from the original Towson spot launched 26 years ago. The grand opening on January 29, 2026, featured a 10 a.m. ribbon-cutting, drawing crowds for fresh-baked bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and lunch options. THB Bel Air
OTHER NEWS
$4.5 million improvement strategy completed at 144-unit Ruxton Tower in Towson
Peak Management, LLC recently completed a $4.5 million comprehensive interior and exterior enhancement and improvement strategy at Ruxton Tower, a mixed-use community located at 8415 Bellona Lane in the Towson area of Baltimore County. Peak Management, LLC, an affiliate company of Hill Management Services, Inc. acquired the asset, a multifamily community comprised of 146 high-rise apartment units and a 25,000 square foot commercial office space component, in 2021.
- Read full release
Towson student recounts now-viral Uber ride on pedestrian bridge
Towson University is now investigating after a viral video shows an Uber driver going over the Osler Drive pedestrian bridge, near Towsontown Boulevard. According to passenger Niya Birdine. She called an Uber while leaving a friend’s place. She says the driver had picked her up close to the base of the bridge, but at first didn’t think anything of it. - Read full article on WMAR
MUSIC
Towson’s Turnstile Wins Two Grammys
Turnstile plays CFG Arena in 2024
Hardcore band Turnstile, formed by Towson University classmates, just turned a local story into global history with two Grammy wins. The group scored Best Rock Album for their explosive record “Never Enough” and Best Metal Performance for the song “Birds,” capping years of underground buzz with mainstream validation. On music’s biggest stage, they shouted out Baltimore, but for Towson fans, the moment also spotlighted their collegetown roots. Proof that the sweaty club energy born around Towson can carry all the way to the Grammys.
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Towson resident Christina Kelley proudly represented Towson in last year’s Ms. Corporate America MD competition, bringing her passion for community leadership and local business advocacy to the statewide stage.
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