National Night Out Near Towson: Where To Celebrate For 2022

TOWSON, MD — National Night Out is Tuesday, Aug. 2, and multiple communities near Towson are having get-togethers to celebrate.

The annual affair “promotes police-community partnerships and provides an opportunity for neighbors and members of law enforcement to come together,” according to the Baltimore County Police Department.

Here are some events happening in the Towson area, according to Baltimore County police:

• Campus Hills will have a block party from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Seaword Road between Sawyer Court and Shelley Road.
• Glendale-Glenmont is hosting a block party from 6 to 8 p.m.at Loch Raven Methodist Church at 6622 Loch Raven Blvd.

The National Association of of Town Watch founded National Night Out in 1984 to involve communities in crime prevention.

People do not even have to go anywhere to recognize National Night Out.

"Turn your porch light on to show your commitment to your community and public safety," police said.