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

In today's newsletter:

  • Beloved Towson spot at Kenilworth sets its final closing date
  • Why a familiar Kenilworth restaurant in Towson is shutting its doors
  • Meet the seven Baltimore County Community Heroes honored in Towson

Also on today's calendar: Ravens 'Guess the Score' Contest Prize is $900 Cash! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 65 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Monday: A morning shower or two, temps: high: 74, low: 55.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. After more than five years in business, The Gourmet at Kenilworth is closing permanently (newsbreak.com) — A longtime favorite at The Shops at Kenilworth, The Gourmet at Kenilworth in Towson will close permanently on Nov. 7 after more than five years. Owners thanked the Towson community for its support and encouraged guests to treat the final month as a celebration, while noting their sister restaurant Catonsville Gourmet will remain open.
   

2. Amelia's Bits & Bytes 10/9: New Down/Trivium, Billy Idol Day, David Bowie Self Portrait Auction, Crossed Trailer From The Boys Creator, Bill Murray Like Rivian, GTA 6 Radio Stations Announced After An (98online.com) — Buried in this pop-culture roundup is a key local note for Towson residents: The Gourmet at The Shops at Kenilworth is closing. While most of the piece focuses on music, movies, and gaming news, Towson diners get an early heads-up that a familiar Kenilworth restaurant is on its way out.
   

3. County Honors 7 (town.news) — In Towson, County Executive Kathy Klausmeier honored seven Baltimore County residents with 2026 Community Heroes Awards, spotlighting volunteers and advocates who support children, veterans, immigrant families, and neighborhood revitalization. The recipients' work stretches from Timonium and Perry Hall to Dundalk and Reisterstown, highlighting how grassroots leadership across the county strengthens services, preserves local history, and keeps communities connected.
   

4. Detectives release suspect photo following reported sex offense in Milford Mill (shorenewsnetwork.com) — Baltimore County detectives based in Towson are asking residents to help identify a suspect linked to a reported sexual offense in the Milford Mill area, releasing a photo and tip lines for information. Anyone who recognizes the person can call 911, the county's dedicated number, or submit anonymous tips through iWATCH or Metro Crime Stoppers, which may offer a reward for qualifying leads.
   

5. Morgan State rallies for dramatic homecoming win; Towson falls to Stony Brook, remains winless (wmar2news.com) — Towson football fans saw another tough afternoon at Johnny Unitas Stadium as the Tigers' late rally against Stony Brook fell short, dropping them to 0-7 while they still search for a first win. Just a few miles away, Morgan State thrilled homecoming crowds with a dramatic comeback over Robert Morris, underscoring two very different seasons unfolding for Baltimore-area college football programs.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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