Hello Towson,

As Taylor Swift releases her latest album, and the summer flies right past us,
we can’t help but reminisce about the time she sang
“August slipped away like a bottle of wine”…

Enjoy the final weeks of the summer - Perhaps we can help!

In this week’s Towsontown Torch

Let’s gooo!

“After careful consideration and extensive evaluation of our organization's financial position, the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce will cease operations indefinitely, effective August 8, 2025.” 

​Member Transition
Current and active chamber members will be welcomed into the Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce and will be contacted by the new chamber leadership with additional information.

​Founded in 1977, the Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce is a well-established organization with strong community roots.

Member contact information has been shared with the Greater Baltimore Chamber leadership, and current members will receive direct correspondence.

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Towson is the largest and most populous city in Baltimore County, continuing to see steady population growth thanks to the sustained expansion of major institutions such as Towson University, GBMC HealthCare, the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, and Stanley Black & Decker.

Over the past decade, Towson has experienced significant growth, attracting young professionals, families, and businesses alike. The recent development projects, including Towson Row and various residential and commercial ventures, are further transforming Towson into an increasingly dynamic and prosperous community.

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La-Z-Boy has closed its store at 2301 York Road in Timonium, but customers will soon be able to shop for all their furniture needs down the road in Towson.

The furniture retailer will open a store the Goucher Commons shopping center in Towson at 803 Goucher Blvd. The shopping center is owned by Urban Edge Properties.

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🎒 Back to School Week at The Point in Towson!
✏️August 27–29, we’re celebrating a fresh new school year with deals for teachers, parents, and kids!
📍 The Point in Towson | 523 York Road
📆 August 27–29
👩‍🏫 Teachers get 20% off (just show your school ID!)
🧒 Free kids’ entrée with the purchase of an adult entrée
🍱 After School Snack Specials, including:
🥤 Capri Sun-style cocktails
🧀 Grown-up Lunchables (yes, with the good cheese)

Because school’s back—but the fun doesn’t have to stop!
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📅 Sat August 16th 2025 at 10 AM - 6 PM
📍Ulta Beauty, Towson - 803 Goucher Blvd, #301, Towson
Discover how to achieve your dream hairstyle with the experts from Drybar. Whether you're looking for a sleek blowout, beachy waves, or glamorous curls, our stylists will help you find your perfect look. Don't miss this opportunity to learn tips and tricks for styling your hair like a pro. Reserve your complimentary dry style now. Gifts available with any Drybar purchases.

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👨🏻‍🌾 Towson Farmers Market
📍Allegheny Avenue, Towson
📅 THURSDAY - August 14th (every Thursday)
⏰ 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

October Juried Show | For the Love of ArtMax 4 Submissions per artist
(no size limitations)
Fees each submission
$5 members | $8 non-member

Submissions due by September 5th.
Drop off will be on September 20th - Click Here to Enter Online
Reception Sponsored by
Point Breeze Credit Union

Choose between Butter-Bathed™ Lobster Tail or All Jumbo Lump Crab Cake paired with our most popular fire-roasted cuts, seasonal Market Table, authentic sides, and more for a limited time only.

Thursday
88 🌡️ 73 | 🌤️

Friday
89 🌡️ 72 | 🌤️

Saturday
86 🌡️ 70 | 🌤️

Sunday
88🌡️ 70 | 🌤️

"I get the opportunity to come out here and play the sport I love, not for the money or anything else," Towson all-conference cornerback Myles Brodie said. "I just do this because I love the game." - Read Full Article

The place to be for soccer is Tiger Field. The Towson University women’s soccer team has announced the promotional schedule for the 2025 season:

Aug. 28 vs. Delaware – Pup and Play Day
--Bring your four-legged fur friends to the game!
 
Sept. 4 vs. UMBC – Jersey Giveaway
--The first 100 will receive replica jerseys.
 
Sept. 18 vs. Hampton – Senior Day
--Towson will honor its senior class in a pregame ceremony.
 
Sept. 28 vs. Hofstra – Own Your Roar Game
--The annual Own Your Roar Game, raising awareness about mental health issues.
 
Oct. 12 vs. Monmouth – Pink Game, Alumni Day
--Fans should wear their pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  In addition, Towson invites all former women's/men's soccer alumni for the final home game of the 2025 regular season.

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📅 August 15 // 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
📍Belvedere Square Market 529 E. Belvedere Ave., Baltimore, MD, United States

Summer Sounds at the Square is back for the 2025 season! Join us on Friday night from 6-9pm for live music by Rufus Roundtree & The Bmore Brass Factory. The parking lot will be transformed into an open-air market from 6pm to 9pm, featuring food and beverage specials available for purchase from local favorites Atwater’s

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