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In today's newsletter:
- How worried should Towson residents be after the latest campus-area shooting?
Also on today's calendar: HGH Mechanical Offers $800 Cash Prize in Ravens Contest! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Rain most of the time, with a high of 64 and low of 57 degrees.
- Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 72, low: 46.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 'Really scary': Latest Towson shooting puts community on edge (thebanner.com) — A recent shooting near Cardiff Hall Apartments put Towson University students into lockdown and led to 17 arrests on firearms charges, heightening safety concerns around campus. Despite police data showing crime down in Baltimore County and the Towson precinct, residents and students say repeated violent incidents near Towson Town Center and Towson Circle are making them feel increasingly unsafe.
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- HGH Mechanical Offers $800 Cash Prize in Ravens Contest! →
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1:00 pm - The Big Flea in Maryland →
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4:00 pm
Sunday October 4
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Other local events
- POLICE CADET Written Test (5:30pm) →
308 Allegheny Avenue, Towson
5:30 pm - POLICE CADET Written Test →
308 Allegheny Avenue, Towson
5:30 pm - 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 - Vendor/Flea Market to benefit Veterans & families →
125 York Rd, Towson
9:00 am - Vendor / Flea Market Event →
125 York Rd, Towson
9:00 am - Wiener Walk Towson →
Patriot Plaza, 400 Washington Ave, Towson
9:00 am - Flex Chamber Music Trios →
7700 Osler Dr, Towson
3:00 pm
Monday October 5
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Baltimore County sheriff candidate Michael Burke grilled over past work claims (foxbaltimore.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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