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1. Large crowd prompts police response near Towson Town Center; one person arrested (foxbaltimore.com) — Police responded Wednesday night to a large crowd near Towson Town Center, ultimately arresting one person and staying on Allegheny Avenue to help people leave safely. Authorities have not yet explained what sparked the gathering, who was involved, or why officers were initially called, leaving many Towson residents with unanswered questions about the disturbance.
2. A Baltimore County paramedic has pleaded guilty to contaminating food with bodily fluids at workplace (magicbaltimore.com) — A Baltimore County paramedic has pleaded guilty to contaminating food, ice, and equipment at public-safety workplaces with bodily fluids, a case that drew a packed Towson courtroom from the fire department. Under a plea deal, he faces a 30-year sentence with all but 20 years suspended, and county officials say support remains available for affected employees.
3. Towson Basketball Hosts New 410 Invitational With Loyola, Morgan State, UMBC (towsontorch.com) — Towson University will host the new 410 Invitational basketball tournament this November at SECU Arena, bringing together Towson, Loyola, Morgan State, and UMBC. Local fans can buy early-bird tickets, choose single-day or all-session packages, and even snag limited courtside seats, with several games included in Towson's 2026–27 season ticket plans.
4. When a stepparent adoption meets resistance from a birth parent (thedailyrecord.com) — Maryland family law attorneys, including one based in Towson, explain why stepparent adoptions become complicated when a birth parent won't consent. They outline how courts weigh contact, financial support, and the child's best interests, plus how show-cause orders, DNA testing, and post-adoption contact agreements can affect the outcome.
5. Baltimore oyster farm export deal hit by Canada tariffs (wbal.com) — New Canadian tariffs on U.S. seafood are jeopardizing a Baltimore oyster farm's export deal, raising concerns for Maryland's seafood industry and local jobs. A Towson University economist warns the broader tariffs could hit Maryland hard, since Canada buys nearly $1 billion in goods and services from the Baltimore region alone.
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