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Hey there, Towson! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Towson peeping case is still dragging through the courts
  • Baltimore County paramedic's shocking plea in packed Towson courtroom
  • How a Towson autism clinic fits into a growing union wave

Also on today's calendar: Parkinson's Wellness Open House and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 83, low: 67.
  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Towson peeping Tom suspect requests jury trial (wbaltv.com) — A Towson-area peeping case tied to Donnybrook Apartments is being pushed to a jury trial, extending uncertainty for nearby Towson University students returning to off‑campus housing. One defendant was acquitted, another case is on hold for years, and neighbors question why incidents caught on video haven't led to more decisive outcomes. Prosecutors and defense attorneys are staying mostly quiet as the case moves to Circuit Court.
   

• Baltimore County paramedic admits contaminating fire station food and ice in plea deal (wbal.com) — A Baltimore County paramedic admitted in a Towson courtroom to contaminating station food, ice, and equipment with bodily fluids, and accepted a plea deal that could mean 20 years in prison. The case, which drew a packed gallery of fire personnel, included dozens of explicit videos posted online. Sentencing is set for October, with county officials offering support resources to affected employees.
   

• Autism Therapy's Latest Labor Challenge — Unionization (bhbusiness.com) — Towson gets a brief but notable mention in a deep dive on autism therapy workers unionizing nationwide, with Golden Steps ABA's Towson location among several clinics that voted to organize. The story explains why frontline therapists are pushing for unions, citing low pay, burnout, and safety concerns. It also explores how these new unions could reshape care quality, business models, and future investment in autism services.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday August 26
  • Teacher Classroom Preparation Day
    Lutherville Laboratory Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
    • Thursday August 27
  • Orientation for Students Entering Grades 6 and 9
    Lutherville Laboratory Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
    • Saturday August 29
  • Maryland State Fair →
    Maryland State Fair Grounds, 2200 York Rd, Timonium
    7:00 pm
    • Monday August 31
  • Opening Day for Students
    Lutherville Laboratory Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093

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  • Beat the heat, Maryland!
    If you need a safe place to cool down, air-conditioned cooling centers are open statewide. Find your nearest location here: https://health.maryland… (Nextdoor )
  • Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ruxton posted a job opening for Activities Assistant in Towson. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Lutherville

  • Baltimore County schools ready to welcome back students with staffing near 100% (wbal.com)
  • Skipping the Back of the TV When Dusting Can Actually Shorten Its Lifespan, Cleaning Pros Say (thespruce.com)
  • John Martin of Maryland Lottery gives Nestor the heat on summer promotions and Multi Match big jackpot (baltimorepositive.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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