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Baltimore's Department of Public Works reports that crews are repairing a sinkhole caused by a water main break that left dozens of nearby residents in Towson without water. DPW responded to an 8-inch water main break on Monday in the 1300 block of Brook Meadow Drive, which caused approximately 50 service outages.
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In a 9-3 vote, Baltimore County’s school board approved Superintendent Myriam Rogers’ $2.98 million budget Tuesday night, despite the county executive’s promise that she wouldn’t fund it. Last month, Rogers warned the system would have yet another challenging budget season. The largest part of the budget is a staff compensation package with salary increases for 20,000 employees that would cost $61.4 million. It’ll cost another $14 million for benefits - Read the article
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A Place At Home, a senior-focused home care provider franchise, is proud to announce the opening of its first Maryland location in Towson. Franchise owners Yemi Adebisi and Adedayo Ojo, both first-generation Nigerian Americans, are leading this milestone expansion during Black History Month.

A Place At Home – Towson will provide comprehensive senior-focused care services, including in-home care, care coordination, assistance finding senior living alternatives, and staffing solutions for senior care facilities. These services allow seniors to maintain independence and improve their quality of life. The new location will open this month and serve Towson, Cockeysville, Parkville, Nottingham, and the surrounding communities.
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🌸 56th Annual Towsontown Spring Festival
📅 SAT MAY 3rd 2025 10am - 8pm
📅 SUN MAY 4th 2025 1pm -6pm
📍Chesapeake, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Baltimore Avenues in Towson

Are you a thrill-seeker, foodie, music lover, or just a Baltimore area explorer? This is your kind of festival. Visit 300+ vendors that offer unique crafts, jewelry, art, food, and more! Live music will feature some of the best music in Baltimore.
For more information, and to apply to be a vendor, visit the festival site

Need a great place to “work from home”?

Towson University describes The StarTUp at the Armory as “TU’s front door for start-ups, small businesses, and the region’s largest corporations.” This state-of-the-art 26,000 sq. ft. space includes 6,000 sq. ft. of free co-working space and meeting rooms. They boast having 143 workstations, no membership or usage fees, lightning-fast wi-fi, onsite printing, and ONSITE STARBUCKS! - Check it out

Did you know that the Towson Diner first opened in 1957?
The 1950s saw the heyday of diners across the country, with around 6,000 in operation at that time. Diners in general have a rich history in the United States. The first diners appeared in Providence, Rhode Island in 1872 as horse-drawn "night lunch wagons. They evolved over time, becoming more permanent fixtures and expanding their menus and hours of operation. Come back for a meal!

We recently surveyed our readers to find out who serves the best Pizza in the Towson area. Even though Vito’s was voted the favorite, we received a remarkable number of “write-ins” for Baltoz Bakery. We had to check it out and can tell you that it does not disappoint, earning “Best Kept Secret in Towson” for this week.

Located at 6709 York Rd, in South Towson, Baltoz is owned and operated by two artists who graduated from MICA. Baltoz Bakery serves fine-crafted pastries but the focus on pizza makes this a must-stop. Check out the menu

Candlelight Concert Series Comes to the BMA

Candlelight Bridgerton
📍 The Baltimore Museum of Art (Meyerhoff Auditorium)
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
👗 Dear guest, there’s no strict dress code for this special occasion, but we encourage you to dress in your finest Bridgerton-inspired style! - Get Tickets

Towson Tigers head coach Pat Skerry discusses the recent success of his program. His journey and commitment to winning have led them to the top seed in the CAA Conference tournament.

Watch Coach Skerry Interview with Nestor Aparicio, on Baltimore Positive Podcast

Virginia Beach, Va. – The Towson University track & field team is set for the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Indoor Championships on Feb. 26 and 27 at the Virginia Beach Sports Center in Virginia Beach, Va. Last year, Northeastern women’s track and field team took home the title at the 2024 CAA Indoor Championships after accumulating 119.5 points. Elon took second place with 95 points and Campbell rounded out the podium in third with 90 points. Towson Track & Field finished in fourth place with 70 points – the highest finish for the Tigers in program history.
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🏀 Towson University Men’s Basketball
📅 SUN 3/9/25 Towson (#1 Seed) vs. Game 3 winner (TBD)
⏰ 12 pm
📍CareFirst Arena - Washington, D.C. | 1100 Oak Dr SE Washington, D.C. 20032
See the full: CAA Tournament Schedule

Wednesday
36 🌡️ 59 | ☁️

Thursday
42 🌡️ 57 | 🌧️ 40%

Friday
38 🌡️ 49 | ☁️

Saturday
24 🌡️ 31 | ⛅️

Sunday
23 🌡️ 36 | ☀️

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