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Hi Lutherville! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much sway does Lutherville Station's developer have at council?
  • How a Lutherville shoplifting call turned into a crash and chase.
  • What's the latest on Lutherville Station in today's state roundup?

Also on today's calendar: The Children's Playhouse of Maryland - Billy Elliot The Musical - LIVE ON STAGE and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Less humid with some sun, with a high of 74 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 78, low: 65.
  • Monday: Cloudy with a shower possible, with a high of 71 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. SUN: Lutherville Station developer donated $21K to Baltimore County Council members (foxbaltimore.com) — Lutherville residents should know that Baltimore County Council members who will soon vote on a key designation for the long-delayed Lutherville Station project have received over $21,000 in legal campaign contributions from its developer. While experts note such donations are common and records don't show improper influence, the upcoming vote could significantly shape how the 13-acre site is used.
   

2. Two arrested after shoplifting leads to crash, foot pursuit in Baltimore County (cbsnews.com) — Baltimore County police say a shoplifting call on West Ridgely Road in Lutherville escalated into a vehicle crash and foot chase before two adults were arrested, with no injuries reported. Aviation units tracked the suspects' car after it ran a red light and crashed into another vehicle, and investigators plan to release more details as they learn them.
   

3. state roundup; Trump order on Chesapeake called 'bizarre' (marylandreporter.com) — Buried in a statewide news roundup is a key update for Lutherville: Baltimore County councilmembers who will vote next week on a designation for the stalled Lutherville Station project have received nearly $19,250 in campaign donations from its developer. The same digest also highlights major Maryland stories on Chesapeake Bay policy, housing pressures, cybersecurity, and public health alerts.
   

4. Photographers Outraged After Heavily AI-Edited Image Wins State Fair Photo Competitors (fooshya.com) — An AI-heavily edited photo winning a Maryland State Fair contest in Lutherville has sparked backlash from photographers and Reddit users, pushing organizers to ban AI modifications in future entries. Local fairgoers can expect stricter rules next year, as officials aim to preserve human-created photography while still allowing creative digital artistry in special categories.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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