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🌱 Patch AM: How a Towson fuel leak could affect streams near Loch Raven
Coming up: Maryland Italian Festival Sept 25- 27 on the Towson Patch calendar

Hello Towson! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Towson fuel leak could affect streams near Loch Raven
- How Towson let a late lead slip away at Delaware State
Also on today's calendar: Maryland Italian Festival Sept 25- 27 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Cool with rain and drizzle, with a high of 61 and low of 58 degrees.
- Monday: Cloudy, temps: high: 66, low: 58.
- Tuesday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Diesel fuel leak discovered at Baltimore County Detention Center in Towson (cbsnews.com) — A diesel fuel leak at the Baltimore County Detention Center in Towson has been contained, but nearby residents may notice a diesel odor around local streams and near Loch Raven Reservoir. County and state agencies say drinking water is not affected and are working with federal partners to clean up the spill and monitor waterways, promising further updates for Towson residents.
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• Late TD gives Delaware State football win over Towson (delawareonline.com) — Towson University's football team fell to 0-5 after a last-minute touchdown gave Delaware State a 33-28 win in Dover on Saturday. Towson briefly took a late lead, but turnovers and a final Hornets drive proved costly, leaving local fans still waiting for the Tigers' first victory of the season.
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📸 Around Towson
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Towson
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★ Featured events ★
- Maryland Italian Festival Sept 25- 27 →
Ripken Stadium, 873 Long Dr, Aberdeen
10:00 am - A Sunday Afternoon Fundraiser at Bill's Sunday, September 27 @ 2 PM EDT →
Baltimore
2:00 pm - HGH Mechanical Ups Ravens Cash Prize Contest to $700 →
Online,
4:25 pm - Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! →
Held at Grace Lutheran of Lutherville, 8601 Valleyfield Rd, LUTHVLE TIMON, MD, 21093,
9:30 am
Sunday September 27
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Clinical Reasoning in Social Work: From Assessment to Discharge →
JCS Institute for Professional Development ZOOM
12:00 pm - Panel Discussion | Billy Friebele, Fanni Somogyi, Mollye Bendell →
7700 Osler Dr, Towson
6:30 pm - An Evening of Songs and Piano Works →
7700 Osler Dr, Towson
7:00 pm - The Big Flea in Maryland →
Maryland State Fair Grounds, 2200 York Rd, Timonium
4:00 pm - Scam Smart: Protecting Yourself from Fraud & Financial Scams →
JCC of Greater Baltimore - Park Heights, 5700 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore
12:00 pm - A Conversation with Graphic Design Alumni →
7700 Osler Dr, Towson
6:30 pm - SESSIONS with Brody Bond // GUEST HOST: Eric A. Clayton →
Neatfreak!, 1822 Fleet St, Baltimore
7:30 pm - Towson University Bands →
Center for the Arts, 7700 Osler Dr, Towson
7:30 pm
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Sunday October 4
Thursday October 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Need someone within the next 5 days to trim bushes outside a rental unit I own in Towson.
Will pay cash for two hours of work and provide garbage bags. You will have to fill the bags and put them into the community dumpster. Please… (Nextdoor Riderwood)
- Giant Eagle posted a job opening for Goucher Street Giant Eagle Team Member in Towson. Apply here.
- Lions Water Adventure posted a job opening for Lifeguard (Summer Season) in Towson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Towson here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pikesville
- MTA bus crashes in East Baltimore spur safety questions (wbaltv.com)
- Safety improvements planned for Pikesville road after mass-casualty MTA bus crash (cbsnews.com)
- Baltimore Radio: Fox Sports Net Replaces BIN News On WQLL-AM (blogspot.com)
Ok Towson! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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