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Hello Towson! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much more will Towson students pay this school year?
  • How Towson will mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11
  • What this major accounting firm sale means for Towson clients

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

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Hot and humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 94 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Hot; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 90, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Towson students pay more after state budget cuts increase tuition and fees (thetowerlight.com) — If you or your family attend Towson University, expect higher bills this year: in-state tuition is rising about 4% to $12,690 and out-of-state costs jump roughly 5% amid statewide budget cuts. Student leaders and administrators say they're trying to limit increases, but they also hope the added revenue will translate into better campus resources and services in Towson.
   

2. Where Maryland Remembers: 9/11 Memorials and 25th Anniversary Events Across the State (mdbaynews.com) — Towson residents can join the Hope and Peace Foundation's "2,987 Steps Memorial 9/11 Walk" at Johnny Unitas Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2026, honoring each life lost with five laps around the track. The guide also rounds up 25th‑anniversary 9/11 memorials and ceremonies across Maryland, so you can choose how and where to participate in remembrance.
   

3. Trout CPA Acquires Schiff & Associates (insidepublicaccounting.com) — A Towson-based accounting firm that focuses on dental practices has been acquired by Trout CPA, a larger Lancaster, Pa. firm expanding in Maryland. The deal keeps Schiff & Associates' advisory work intact under a new name while promising broader tax, accounting, and advisory services for local professional clients and potentially more jobs and resources in the Towson area.
   

4. Composer Michael Hersch Reveals 2026-27 Performance Lineup (broadwayworld.com) — Towson classical music fans can look forward to excerpts from Michael Hersch's "Images from a Closed Ward" at Towson University's New Music Ensemble 25th anniversary concert on April 13, 2027. The broader piece outlines his busy 2026–27 season, with premieres and performances in New York, Chicago, Baltimore, Europe, and more.
   

5. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens final cuts and prep for Colts week and start of 2026 NFL season (baltimorepositive.com) — A Towson-based sports radio show is breaking down the Ravens' final 53-man roster, including surprise undrafted keepers and how injuries could affect early-season lineups. Hosts also plug upcoming Maryland Crab Cake Tour stops in Dundalk and music segments celebrating the station's 28th anniversary, giving Towson listeners a mix of football insight and local event chatter.
   

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    Super friendly, brown and black calico coat. It has been fed and has water. Come get your cat. We can't keep her inside because we have cats. This… (Nextdoor Loch Raven Village)
  • Macy's, Inc. posted a job opening for Vendor Stock Support Associate, Towson Town Center - Full Time in Towson. Apply here.
  • CDM Smith posted a job opening for The Perry Group: Site Superintendent 2 (Heavy Industrial) in Towson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Towson here.

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!

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