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What's up Towson! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could new data center rules affect development near Towson?
  • How a new altar is changing all‑school Mass at Loyola Blakefield
  • Bought a ticket at Towson Shell? You could be $540K richer.

Also on today's calendar: Milford Mill UMC Fall Flea Market and 12 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 76 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 69 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Baltimore County Planning Board set to vote on data center study (nottinghammd.com) — Baltimore County's Planning Board is meeting in Towson to vote on a sweeping data center study that could reshape zoning, environmental rules, and tax incentives for these facilities countywide. For Towson residents, the outcome may influence where large power-hungry centers can be built, how they use local water and electricity, and what community notification and labor standards developers must follow.
   

2. Loyola Blakefield tackles the all-school Mass problem, dedicating a new altar (americamagazine.org) — Loyola Blakefield in Towson has tackled the challenge of holding reverent all‑school Masses in its gym by commissioning a handcrafted portable altar, recently blessed by Archbishop William Lori. Built by Jesuit priest Richard Zanoni and housing a relic of St. Ignatius, the new altar helped transform a typical gym Mass into a more sacred experience for over 1,000 students, who also received a surprise extra day off.
   

3. Maryland Gas Station Sells Winning $540,000 Lottery Ticket (mocoshow.com) — Someone who bought a Multi-Match ticket at the Towson Shell on York Road just hit a $540,000 jackpot, with the winner able to choose annual payments or a lump-sum cash option. Towson residents are urged to check tickets from the September 17 drawing, as thousands of others across Maryland also won smaller prizes and the winner has 182 days to claim the money.
   

4. No. 4 Wake Forest Takes Road Win Against Delaware - Wake Forest University Athletics (godeacs.com) — A nationally ranked Wake Forest field hockey team rolled into Towson University and beat Delaware 5–1 on Friday night, giving local fans a high-level college matchup in their backyard. The game at Towson featured multiple first-time scorers for Wake and extended goalie Ruby Butterfield's win streak, as the Demon Deacons now turn their attention to facing Maryland in College Park.
   

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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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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