Hello Towson,

Spring is officially in the air today!
The cherry blossom trees are blooming. 🌸 
The O’s open their season today in Toronto. ⚾️
The Terps play Florida in the NCAA Sweet Sixteen tonight 🏀 
AND it’s going to be 80 degrees on Saturday! 😎

If that wasn’t enough, we have an action-packed issue of The Torch, just for you,
to make your day even better!

Now go enjoy it! 

TOGETHER WITH

In this week’s Towsontown Torch

• 5 Questions with the Stacey Fifer, Founder of Craft Crushes Cocktails

• Robots Taking Over Towson University Campus

• Introducing The Weekly Sip with Haley Shubert, Sommelier

• Are you ready for O’pening Day?
  

  
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Founder of Leading Maryland Craft Cocktail
Continues to Thrive, Finds Inspiration After Tragic Loss

Stacey Fifer, a dedicated entrepreneur and lifelong Maryland resident, co-founded Craft Crushes, a pioneering Ready-To-Drink "Crush" cocktail brand based in Baltimore. As the President of Craft Crushes, Stacey leverages her business acumen and passion to drive the company's success, while finding the strength to push forward after losing her husband and co-founder to cancer in 2023. Her journey is a testament to perseverance and entrepreneurial spirit, inspired by her late husband and co-founder, Richard Fifer.
 - Read the Article

The Local Roundup

🤖 Towson University rolls out food delivery robots

Towson University today announced that Grubhub and Starship Technologies will roll out their autonomous robot food delivery service on campus beginning on March 24.

“Bringing food delivery robots to Towson University is an exciting step forward in enhancing on campus dining,” says Bethany Comegys, marketing manager for Aramark Collegiate Hospitality, TU’s food provider. “This new option makes getting great food even easier for our students, faculty and staff.” - Read the Article

🐶 Limited-Edition Golden Birthday Plush Puppy for Sale at Raising Cains. Portion of proceeds will be donated to: Pets on Wheels!

The Chicken Finger brand continues its golden birthday celebration, donating 100% of Plush Puppy net proceeds to pet welfare organizations across Communities nationwide.
To purchase visit Raising Cain’s Towson location at
Raising Cane’s
4 E. Towsontown Blvd.
Towson, MD 21204

🚀 From The StarTUp Accelerator at Towson University
Founder Spotlight:

🐎 Brett Lanier, CEO of BettorVision, has an All-in-One App for Seamlessly Integrating All of Your Fantasy Sports and Betting

(Content Courtesy of Patrick McQuown, Executive Director - Entrepreneurship and Founder of The StarTUp)

Brett Lanier, a West Point grad, U.S. Army helicopter pilot, and Wharton MBA, is leading BettorVision, the all-in-one app that seamlessly integrates fantasy sports and sports betting. No more app-switching—everything is in one place and fully synced with the big players in the industry.

While others chase the Silicon Valley model, Brett embraces the ‘do more with less’ mindset we champion at the StarTUp Accelerator. He’s built an incredible company with just one funding round, proving that smart execution beats endless fundraising.

And the industry is taking notice—last week, Brett was elected to the board of the Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association, beating out incumbents from the NFL and FanDuel. Check them out at: www.bettorvision.us

Some Local Things to Do

🍸 Towson’s Local Professionals Happy Hour
📅 Thursday, March 27th, 3pm - 6pm
📍 Charles Village Pub, 19 West Pennsylvania Ave, Towson
🍽️ Complimentary Buffet
DETAILS:
Great Networking Opportunity! Connect with old friends!
Make new connections with other Towson business locals!

📖 Towson Library Book Club
📅 THU MAR 27 6:30pm - 8:00pm
📍Baltimore County Public Library, Towson Branch, Wilson Room
A lively discussion of The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder by C. L. Miller.Ages: Adult
- More Details

Introducing:
🍷 The Weekly Sip with Sommelier, Haley Shubert

Starting this week, Haley Shubert will be gracing us with her expertise in all things wine, spirits, and cocktails. Haley is a Sommelier and a self-described “wine nerd” who has worked in the food and beverage industry for the last 15 years. Each week she’ll be sharing her passion for interesting, respectful, and responsible enjoyment of food and drink.

This Week’s Sip: Haley kicks things off with a bold Italian red wine grape vinified into a luscious spring rose by a winemaker in Australia. A rose that tastes of strawberry rhubarb and fresh cream? Count me curious! Come check out the perfect pair to your spring picnic! - Check Out the Weekly Sip!

Weather

Thursday
58 🌡️ 45 | ☀️

Friday
64 🌡️ 57 | ☁️

Saturday
82 🌡️ 61 | ⛅️

Sunday
74 🌡️ 65 | ☀️

Sports

How ‘bout dem O’s?

O’pening Day FAQs: Orioles @ Blue Jays

Likely Starting Lineup:

1. Colton Cowser, LF
2. Adley Rutschman, C
3. Jordan Westburg, 2B
4. Ryan O'Hearn, DH
5. Tyler O'Neill, RF
6. Ryan Mountcastle, 1B
7. Cedric Mullins,
8. CF Ramón Urías, 3B
9. Jackson Holliday, SS

IR: Gunnar Henderson (right intercostal strain)

Read full Preview on MLB.com

😳 Refillable Soda Cup?

The Orioles revealed a new value menu at Camden Yards for this season. You can get these discount deals on food at four locations on the 100 level concourse and two on the 300 level.

🐯 Former Towson Baseball Player, John Cristino, signs with The New York Yankees 🤢

Former Towson University baseball player, John Cristino, signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees on March 24. 2025, announced on Minor League Baseball (MiLB) transactions. Cristino played for the New England Knockouts, now the Brockton Rox, of the Frontier League in the 2024 season. He hit a league-best 26 home runs and added 72 runs batted in, planting him fourth among league leaders in the category. - Read Full Article

Upcoming Games & Matches

⚾️ Baltimore Orioles @ Toronto Blue Jays
THU 3/27 3:07 PM EST - 33°C 🌤️
FRI 3/28 7:07 PM EST - 33°C 🥶 
SAT 3/29 3:07 PM EST - 36°C 🌤️
SUN 3/30 1:37 PM EST - 39°C 🌦️
All Games 📺 MASN

🏀 NCAA TOURNAMENT - SWEET 16
Maryland Terps 🐢 vs Florida Gators 🐊
THU 3/27 - 7:39 PM
📺 TBS

Live Music

The Shack is Back This Saturday!

📅 SAT 3/29 6:00 PM Doors
🎸 Jimmy’s Chicken Shack
📍 The Recher, 512 York Rd, Towson
🎟️ Get Tickets

MORE SHOWS

FRI 3/28 | Big Sugar | CVP Towson | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Comedy

Saturday
THU 3/27 | Ryan Davis | Magooby’s Joke House | 7:30 PM - Tickets
FRI 3/28 | Ryan Davis | Magooby’s Joke House | 7:30 PM + 9:30 PM - Tickets
FRI 3/28 | Kevin Hart | Lyric Baltimore | Tickets
FRI 3/28 | Katt Williams | CFG Bank Arena | 7 PM Doors - Tickets
SAT 3/29 | Kevin Hart | Lyric Baltimore | Tickets
SAT 3/29 | Ryan Davis | Magooby’s Joke House | 7:30 PM + 9:30 PM - Tickets
SUN 3/30 | Brittany Schmitt | Magooby’s Joke House | 7:00 PM - Tickets

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