🔥 Never Enough

Conversation with "The Baltimorons Cinematographer", Towson's Best Chinese Food, Free Concert from Towson's Turnstile in Baltimore

Christopher Forhan
May 15, 2025

Hello Towson!

When I launched the Towsontown Torch on Jan 1 2025, my goal was to spotlight the great people, businesses and happenings in Towson. As I hit send on our 20th issue,
I struggle to find enough room to share the many great stories this town has to tell.
Enjoying every minute of it! - Chris

In today’s TowsonTown Torch

Conversation with Towson’s Jon Bregel on Filming “The Baltimorons”
The Weekly Sip Pairs Wine with Towson’s Best Chinese Food
Red Pepper Bistro is Sponsoring a Can’t Miss Charity Concert at Recher
Towson’s Turnstile Rocks Free Concert in Baltimore

+ our weekly updates on local sports, live music, entertainment and more!

Are you ready? Let’s goooooo!

Feature Story

From Towson to the Big Screen: Jon Bregel's Unlikely Journey to Filming the Next Classic Holiday Movie in Baltimore

Director Jay Duplass (L) and Cinematographer Jon Bregel (R) From Towson
on the set of “The Baltimorons” (SXSW Audience Award Winner)

How does a kid filming skate videos on the streets of Towson end up behind the camera of what’s being called the next great American Christmas movie? Meet Jon Bregel—a Towson native whose unconventional path took him from viral internet fame to working with Taylor Swift and legends like Spike Lee and Jay Duplass. Fresh off the success of The Baltimorons, Jon is now pouring his heart into Selah, a deeply personal documentary about grief and healing. His journey is raw, inspiring, and full of unexpected turns—proving that sometimes the best stories aren’t the ones you plan, but the ones you live.
- Read the Article

Baltimore County

🚨 Six New Speed Cameras Installed in Baltimore County

Mapping the six new speed cameras in Baltimore County

📍 Speed Camera Locations:

Krieger Schechter Day School
📷 8100 block of Stevenson Road x2 (north and southbound)
Pleasant Plains Elementary School
📷 1200 block of East Joppa Road (westbound)
Saint Paul’s Lutheran School
📷 12000 block of Jerusalem Road (westbound)
Rossville Elementary School
📷 7400 block of Rossville Boulevard x2 (east and westbound)

These speed cameras are scheduled to become operational on Monday, May 19, 2025. For the first 30 days, drivers exceeding the speed limit by 12 mph or more will receive warnings instead of citations. After this period, citations will be issued. The cameras will operate Monday through Friday, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., including during summer months and on weekdays when school is not in session
- Read The Full Announcement from Baltimore County

Towson Roundup

🎨 Elizabeth Davidson is a Creative Force Guiding Towson Arts Collective Toward a Vibrant Future

Elizabeth Davidson, Executive Director of The Towson Arts Collective

The Towson Arts Collective celebrates the visionary leadership of Executive Director Elizabeth Davidson, who has revitalized the organization with community-focused arts programming. Under her guidance, TAC hosts events like the 4th Annual Arts in the Park on October 11, 2025, featuring music, artist booths, interactive art, and food trucks at Cromwell Valley Park. Davidson has also expanded opportunities for emerging artists through internships that provide hands-on experience in nonprofit arts management. With initiatives like themed soirees and field trips, TAC continues to inspire creativity and foster connections in Towson. - Read the Article

🎹 Towson's Red Pepper Bistro is Sponsoring a Can’t Miss
Charity Concert at Recher

On June 4, 2025, Towson’s Red Pepper Sichuan Bistro will host their second annual benefit concert at the Recher Theatre. This year’s concert, “Broadway Dreams, Nashville Nights... And Vegas Lights”, will be an exciting road trip through America’s music landscape. All to benefit Andrea’s Wish Foundation, for post-partum depression awareness. - Read All About it Here

Heading to Red Pepper Bistro after the Show?
Read The Weekly Sip (below) for the perfect wine pairings

Food & Dining

🍷🥡 BYOB: The Perfect Wine to Bring to Towson’s Best Chinese Restaurant

Hey Sippers! This week, I want to turn you on to a fantastic restaurant right in the heart of Towson. For those of you who appreciate traditional Asian flavors with modern local flair, Red Pepper Sichuan Bistro over on Allegheny Ave is the place for you! My friend Sarah (also now a Torch contributor, so go show her new column some love!) and I had dinner there a couple nights ago, and it was amazing! - Read The Weekly Sip

Health

🛟 Sarah’s Answer
Meet Our New Contributor Sarah Curnholes

How Do I Stop Being So Hard on Myself?
“A couple of years ago, I saw a picture of myself from a recent vacation and was surprised to see how much weight I had gained. I knew clothes were fitting differently, but I guess I was in a bit of denial about where my weight was.

I immediately went into a shame spiral. I started criticizing myself for letting my weight get so out of hand. It felt awful. I figured that being hard on myself would inspire me to get disciplined about working out and eating right.”
- Read Sarah’s Answer

Weather

Thursday
78 🌡️ 67 | ☁️

Friday
88 🌡️ 71 ⛅️

Saturday
86 🌡️ 64 | ⛅️

Sunday
75 🌡️ 58 | ⛅️

Music

Turnstile, Hardcore Punk Band from Towson, Rocks Free Concert for 10,000 in Baltimore’s Wyman Park

A free concert by the hardcore quintet attracted thousands ahead of the group’s new album release - Read Article on The Baltimore Banner

Photo Credit Baltimore Banner

Check out the cool kids in the moshpit at Turnstile

@earthandmoonphotography
Shoutout to the the 2 kids having the best time of their lives at the Turnstile show in Baltimore yesterday @TURNSTILE #turnstile #wymanparkdell

See Our Local Live Music Calendar

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