🌱 Patch AM: Why Towson neighbors may smell diesel near local streams this week

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Towson neighbors may smell diesel near local streams this week
• What prompted Towson University's sudden shelter-in-place alert Sunday night?

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

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 59 degrees.
• Tuesday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 72, low: 57.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and comfortable, with a high of 76 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Diesel reaches streams after Towson detention center spill (wbaltv.com) — A diesel spill at the Baltimore County Detention Center has sent fuel into Long Quarter Branch, meaning Towson residents near local streams may notice a strong diesel odor for several days. County, state, and federal crews are working around the clock to contain and recover the fuel, and officials urge people and pets to avoid any water with a visible sheen or smell. Authorities stress that public drinking water and private wells remain safe.
   

• Towson University issues shelter-in-place alert amid shooting report (wbal.com) — Police are investigating a Sunday evening shooting in the 8000 block of York Road in Towson that left a man injured and prompted a campuswide shelter-in-place alert at Towson University. Campus safety officials urged everyone to stay inside, close windows and doors, and avoid the York Road area while officers responded. Authorities have released few details so far, and updates are expected as the investigation continues.
   

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• 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 October 4
• The Big Flea in Maryland →
  Maryland State Fair Grounds, 2200 York Rd, Timonium
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 30
• Clinical Reasoning in Social Work: From Assessment to Discharge →
  JCS Institute for Professional Development ZOOM
  12:00 pm
• POLICE CADET Written Test →
  308 Allegheny Avenue, Towson
  5:30 pm
• POLICE CADET Written Test (5:30pm) →
  308 Allegheny Avenue, Towson
  5:30 pm
Thursday October 1
• Panel Discussion | Billy Friebele, Fanni Somogyi, Mollye Bendell →
  7700 Osler Dr, Towson
  6:30 pm
Friday October 2
• An Evening of Songs and Piano Works →
  7700 Osler Dr, Towson
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• 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
Saturday October 10
• Vendor/Flea Market to benefit Veterans & families →
  125 York Rd, Towson
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

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• MTA bus crashes in East Baltimore spur safety questions (wbaltv.com)
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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: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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