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In today’s TowsonTown Torch
The Facts on Restaurant Closures in Towson Square
Swim Club to Rename Pool in Honor of Michael Phelps
Ask Sarah Anything: How to be Brave
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Feature Story
Towson Square’s Challenges Explained: Separating Fact from Fiction on Restaurant Closures
It’s complicated
Recent coverage by Maria Morales of WMAR-2 News in Baltimore spotlighted the wave of restaurant closures at Towson Square, the entertainment complex anchored by Cinemark theaters. In her report, Morales walked viewers through the empty parking lot, describing Towson Square as a “virtual ghost town,” with only the movie theater and one restaurant—Nando’s—remaining open, and even that slated to close soon. The story, like many recent media reports, quickly fueled online speculation that rising crime is to blame for the decline. We decided its time to tell the whole story, using real data to
help people understand the real reason for these closures - Read the article
Local News
Towson Town Center Hosts Baltimore AAPI Festival
This event celebrated the rich culture of the AAPI community in Baltimore with music and performances from a variety of Asian ethnic groups, including Chinese, Korean, Indian, Filipino, etc. - Read the Article
Things to Do
👨🏻🌾 Towson Farmers Market Returns on June 5
📍Allegheny Avenue, Towson
📅 THURSDAYS - June 5, 2025 - November 20, 2025
⏰ 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Organized by the Towson Chamber of Commerce, the market features a diverse array of vendors offering organic produce, artisanal foods, handmade crafts, and more. It's a perfect spot to enjoy a midday stroll, pick up fresh ingredients, and support local businesses. Whether you're a longtime resident or a first-time visitor, the Towson Farmers Market offers a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere that reflects the heart of the community. - Follow the Towson Farmers Market on Facebook
🍸 Baltimore County’s Best Business Happy Hour @ CVP Towson
📍CVP Towson - 19 W Pennsylvania Ave, Towson, MD 21204
📅 Today Thu Jun 5, 2025 (Every First Thu of the Month)
⏰ 4:30PM - 7:30 PM
Stick around for Trivia!
Towson Chamber of Commerce Presents: Feet on The Street
🦶🏼 Feet on the Street
📍New Location: Pennsylvania Ave
📅 Friday Jun 6, 2025 (Every First Fri of the Month)
⏰ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Feet on the Street is back and it’s bigger and better than ever for First Fridays!
We’ve made some exciting changes to enhance your experience, including a new location: Pennsylvania Avenue between York Road and Washington Avenue! Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring: 60 incredible vendors with handmade crafts and vintage finds. Live music to kick off the season—starting June 6 with Lithium and Candy Get ready to shop, dance, and celebrate summer in the heart of Towson.
Health & Wellness
How to be brave
Dear Sarah,
I’m a 39-year-old woman who just got asked to represent my team at an out-of-state conference. It’s a big deal. I should feel honored. But, really, I’m paralyzed. And I realize I’ve been in a bit of a rut lately, I think I’ve been playing it safe in work and life. This opportunity could be the shake-up I need, but part of me wants to crawl back into my comfort zone and say no. How do I convince myself to be brave enough to say yes, even when I’m scared?
Signed,
Comfort Zone Queen Trying to Escape
Weekend Weather
Today
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Sports
🏀 Towson Men’s Basketball to Face Kansas on December 16
Towson first played Kansas in November 2006 then returned in Skerry's first game as Towson head coach (November 11, 2011) and again two seasons later. Five of the 13 non-conference games for the 2025-26 have now been announced.
Skerry's squad will open the season versus Loyola (Md.) at the CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore on November 3 and play three games between November 24-26 in the Terry's Chocolate ESPN Events Invitational near Orlando.
Coming off its first outright Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) regular season title, Towson returns its top two players in CAA Player of the Year Tyler Tejada and Dylan Williamson, who earned Second Team all-conference honors. The Tigers have won at least 20 games in four consecutive seasons and have an impressive 44-18 record in league play since the 2021-22 season. - Read More
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