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In this week’s Towson Torch:
Baltimore County Proposes Purchase of St Pius X Property
How locals can protect themselves from online scammers
Local business news
TONS of things to do in Towson this weekend
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Local News
Baltimore County Proposes Purchase of St Pius X Property
Baltimore County is seeking approval to buy the St. Pius X Catholic Church property in Towson for $6 million, with plans to expand neighboring Forge Park to include additional athletic fields and other recreational amenities.
Located in a densely developed part of Towson along the busy York Road corridor, the 10-acre grounds include the former St. Pius X church and school, a rectory, a convent, a parking lot and athletic fields. The county submitted the proposed purchase contract at a work session in Towson Tuesday. The council is scheduled to vote on the proposed move Monday. Proceeds will most likely benefit the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen parish, into which St. Pius X was merged. -Read Full Article
🛡️Seven ways Towson area residents can protect themselves
from online scammers:
Online scammers stole nearly $200 million from Marylanders last year. Technology, especially AI has made it harder and harder for people to identify when they are being preyed upon by a scammer, especially the elderly. A “white hat hacker” and popular Youtuber from the channel Scammer Payback recently revealed some of the more common and effective scams as well as steps to avoid them. Here are their seven basic tips on how to protect yourself from scammers:
Never trust caller ID alone. Scammers can make calls appear to originate from legitimate banks, government agencies, and businesses. Hang up and call the organization using a number you independently verify.
Be suspicious of urgent financial demands. Criminals often create artificial emergencies to prevent victims from thinking clearly or consulting someone they trust.
Never transfer money to a so-called safe account. A legitimate bank will not require you to move your savings into another account to protect them from fraud.
For the rest of the tips🔥 Read the full article on the Towson Torch
Have you or a loved one been scammed? We’d like to hear about what
you can reach out by simply relpying to this email! 🫶
Local Business
Congratulations to Vicki Franz on 16 Years of Connecting Our Local Business Community!
Vicki Franz, Publisher of I95 Business Magazine
After 16 years of bringing business leaders together, sharing their stories, and championing the regional business community, Vicki Franz, founder and publisher of Hunt Valley based, I95 BUSINESS, is turning the page on an extraordinary chapter. Vicki recently announced that December 2026 will mark the final issue of I95 BUSINESS, following an impressive run of 92 issues and more than 1,000 stories.
Congratulations, Vicki, on an incredible accomplishment!
As fellow local publishers, we at the Towson Torch understand the passion, persistence, and commitment it takes to build a publication that truly serves its community. Thank you for everything you've contributed to Baltimore County's business community. We wish you tremendous success, happiness, and exciting new adventures in whatever comes next! -Read Vicki's announcement: It's Time to REWIRE
Sponsored Content
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Your next business partner, mentor, or friend could be someone you meet over coffee in Towson. But a great first conversation is only the beginning. Keeping that connection alive is where relationships takes shape.
That’s the idea behind Spunj, a professional networking app built right here in Baltimore County by Restyn, a software studio based in Owings Mills (that is also the parent company of the Towson Torch).
Now soft-launching on the Apple App Store (the Android version is still in the works), Spunj puts a simple principle at the center of networking: you have to meet in person to connect and you have to have been to a business to be able to recommend it.
- 🔥Read Full Article on the Torch
Workforce Development
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Mike Rowe (Towson University Class of 1985) says CEOs are freaking out' over barriers to recruiting skilled trades workers
Mike Rowe, former host of Dirty Jobs on the Discovery Channel is now CEO of the mikeroweWORKS Foundation, where he discusses the shortage of skilled trades jobs in America. Electricians, welders and HVAC technicians are commanding six-figure salaries as companies poach workers from rivals.
"I don't want to overstate it, but I can tell you that not a week goes by that I don't hear from the CEO of some consequential company or some industry leader who is straight up freaking out over the barriers to recruiting," Rowe said, adding that many large U.S. companies are establishing their own training programs to attract workers to the skilled trades.” -Read Full Article
💼 Towson University Career Fair — 150+ Employers
Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
Time: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Location: SECU Arena, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Towson Details: Looking for a new job or internship? Towson University is bringing together more than 150 employers for a major career fair. TU students and alumni can explore opportunities, meet recruiters face-to-face, and make connections that could lead to their next big career move. More Details
💼 Local Job of the Week
Part-Time Office Manager — Mental Health Association of Maryland
Position: Part-Time Onsite Office Manager
Organization: Mental Health Association of Maryland
Requirements: The Mental Health Association of Maryland is recruiting a Part-Time Onsite Office Manager to help keep its daily office operations running smoothly. This is an opportunity for a detail-oriented, organized professional who enjoys supporting a team and wants to contribute to an organization dedicated to improving mental health and well-being across Maryland.
Know someone else who might be a great fit? Forward them this opportunity!
🎃 Towson Torch Weekend Picks
Thursday, October 15 – Sunday, October 18, 2026
There's plenty happening around Towson this weekend, from an Italian street festival and ghost tours to live music, theater, and Towson Tigers sports. Here are the events worth getting off the couch for.
Thursday, October 15
🥕 Towson Farmers Market
Time: 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Location: Allegheny Avenue & Washington Avenue, Uptown Towson
Details: Shop local produce, prepared foods, handmade goods, and other products from area farmers and vendors. A great excuse to get outside, support local businesses, and pick up something delicious. More Details
Friday, October 16
👻 Towson Ghost Tours
Time: 5–9 p.m. (Friday and Saturday event listing)
Location: Downtown Towson
Details: Get into the Halloween spirit with ghost tours exploring Towson's spooky side. A seasonal opportunity to discover local history and perhaps a few things that go bump in the night. Check the organizer's listing for individual tour times and meeting locations. More Details
🪐 Planetarium: The Sun — Our Living Star
Time: 2 p.m. Location: Science Complex Planetarium, Room 2206, Towson University Details: Explore the star at the center of our solar system during a planetarium event focused on the Sun. More Details
🎨 Friday Kids Night at Barley’s Backyard
Time: Friday, October 16, 6–8 p.m.
Location: Barley's Backyard, 408 York Road, Towson
Details: Bring the family for an evening featuring kids' crafts and complimentary dessert. A fun way to enjoy dinner out without having to entertain the little ones yourself. More Details
🎸 Eric Lindell Live at The Recher
Time: Doors open at 7 p.m. Location: The Recher, 512 York Road, Towson
Details: Enjoy a Friday night of live music from Eric Lindell at one of Towson's favorite concert venues.
Location: The Recher, 512 York Rd, Towson
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🎶 The Seldom Heard at CVP
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Charles Village Pub, 19 W. Pennsylvania Avenue, Towson
Details: Kick off the weekend with live music, food, and drinks at CVP.
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🎭 Big Love at Towson University
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Mainstage Theatre, Towson University Center for the Arts, 7700 Osler Drive Details: Catch a live theatrical production presented at Towson University's Center for the Arts. An entertaining alternative to your usual Friday-night routine.
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Saturday, October 17
🍝Italian Heritage Fall Festival
Time: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Location: Baltimore County Historic Courthouse Square, Downtown Towson
Details: One of the weekend's biggest attractions! Enjoy authentic Italian food, live music, a beer and wine garden, sausage-eating contest, children's activities, and local vendors. Featuring live entertainment including Great Train Robbery. Admission is free.
italianheritagefallfestival.com
🎸 Mr. Greengenes Returns to The Recher
Time: Doors open at 7 p.m.
Location: The Recher, 512 York Road, Towson
Details: The popular party band returns for a Saturday night of live music. The venue currently lists this show as sold out, so only go if you've already secured tickets.
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🎶 The Ruxtones Live at CVP
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Charles Village Pub, 19 W. Pennsylvania Avenue, Towson
Details: Keep the weekend going with live music from The Ruxtones at CVP.
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🦢 The Ugly Duckling – Family Opera
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Harold J. Kaplan Concert Hall, Towson University, 7700 Osler Drive
Details: Introduce the kids to live opera with a performance of The Ugly Duckling, presented by Towson University's Opera Outreach Ensemble.
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🏀 Towson Men's Basketball vs. Delaware (Exhibition)
Time: Noon
Location: SECU Arena, Towson University
Details: Basketball season is almost here! Get an early look at the Tigers as they take on Delaware in an exhibition game.
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⚽ Towson Soccer vs. Northeastern
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Tiger Field, Towson University
Details: Cheer on the Towson Tigers as they host Northeastern in a collegiate soccer matchup. A fun way to spend a fall afternoon supporting the home team.
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💃 Senior Seminar: Dances in Progress
Time: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Location: Dance Studio Theatre, Towson University Center for the Arts Details: Watch Towson University's talented senior dance students showcase original choreography and creative movement in two distinct performance programs.
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Sunday, October 18
🎃 Nightmare Before Brunch: Halloween Drag Brunch
Time: Sunday, October 18, 10 a.m.
Location: The Point, 523 York Road, Towson
Details: A Halloween-themed drag brunch at The Point, combining weekend brunch with a festive performance.
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🥂 Sunday Brunch at Towson Tavern
Time: Sunday, October 18, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Location: Towson Tavern, 516 York Road, Towson
Details: Enjoy a relaxed Sunday brunch featuring the Tavern's seasonal American cuisine in the heart of downtown Towson. More Details
🎵 Sunday Music Bingo
Day/Time: Sunday, October 18
Location: Barley's Backyard, 408 York Road, Towson Details: Trade numbers for songs in a music bingo game featuring prizes. Bring friends, test your music knowledge, and see who can fill their card first. More Details
Editor’s Picks
🎃 The Nightmare Bar — Halloween Pop-Up at The Point
Time: During regular operating hours, Friday–Sunday
Location: The Point, 523 York Road, Towson
Details: Step into a Burton-inspired Halloween experience featuring eerie cocktails, creepy characters, interactive surprises, photo opportunities, and themed bites. Expect Beetlejuice and Corpse Bride vibes in a bar transformed for spooky season. More Details
🦪 Weekend Brunch at Lib's Grill
Time: Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Location: Lib's Grill, 210 W. Pennsylvania Avenue, Towson Details: Enjoy a weekend brunch at this neighborhood grill and raw bar, known for seafood, steaks, and cocktails. More Details
Upcoming/Save the Date
🎃 Boo-Laney Plaza:
Halloween Trick-or-Treat
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: 10 a.m.–Noon
Location: Dulaney Plaza, 828 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson
Details: Get the kids into their Halloween costumes and head to Dulaney Plaza for a morning of trick-or-treating. The shopping center is bringing back its annual Boo-Laney Plaza Halloween tradition, offering families a festive way to celebrate the season while visiting local businesses.
Check out the Trunk or Treat Guide
at Baltimore County Moms
FOOD & DINING
The Gourmet at Kenilworth to Close
After more than five years in business, The Gourmet at Kenilworth is closing permanently. The owners announced on social media that Nov. 7 would be the restaurant’s last day of operation at The Shops at Kenilworth, 800 Kenilworth Drive in Towson. “Serving the Towson community has been one of the greatest privileges we have the pleasure of having,” they said. “For the last 5+ years, since our first day, 08/03/2021, we’ve had some of the best guests & staff members possible…We can look back with a smile and no regrets.” - Story on Baltimore Fishbowl
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Weekend Weather
Fall is finally getting serious in Towson!
After a warm, stormy Friday reaching 79 degrees, Saturday brings ☀️ sunshine,
🍃gusty winds, and a dramatic cooldown🆒 to just 56 degrees.
Expect a chilly Saturday night, with temperatures dipping to 🔽38 degrees. It's perfect weather for pumpkin picking, outdoor adventures, and pretending you actually enjoy raking leaves. Break out the hoodies, grab a pumpkin spice latte, and enjoy some crisp October air. Mother Nature has officially flipped the fall switch!
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