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What's up Towson! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Towson's Nepalese neighbors turned candles into hope for flood victims.

Also on today's calendar: Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 95, low: 72.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny; hot and humid, with a high of 91 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Nepalese community in Towson gathers to support flood victims (wbaltv.com) — Members of Towson's Nepalese community gathered Sunday for a candlelight vigil, creating a map of Nepal in candles and praying for loved ones affected by catastrophic flooding overseas. Organizers stressed humanitarian solidarity over politics and highlighted both the scale of the disaster and active rescue efforts in Nepal. An online fundraiser is underway to support victims.
   

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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: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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