Fatal DUI Crash Arrest + Plastic Bag Ban Update: Towson News

☀️ Hello Towson!

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the seance? 🤔 Read on to find out.

📰 News we're reading

1. Arrest Made in Deadly DUI Crash in Towson (shorenewsnetwork.com) — An arrest has been made following a fatal pedestrian accident on Providence Road in Towson. The driver, Richard W. Mays, is facing multiple charges including driving while impaired by alcohol.

2. Towson resident turns to Nextdoor app to warn others of two gunmen intruders (wmar2news.com) — A Towson resident has turned to social media to warn others about two armed intruders who broke into her home. The woman hopes that by sharing her experience, she can help prevent others from going through the same ordeal.

3. IT entrepreneur aims to bridge Black tech gap one IT certification at a time (afro.com) — James Mitchell, a Baltimore native, relocated his IT business to Towson, Maryland, marking a significant growth in his business. He also established a non-profit foundation that provides free STEM education to underserved individuals, aiming to bridge the Black tech gap.

4. Baltimore County Council passes amendments to plastic bag ban two weeks before its start (baltimoresun.com- subscribers only, free version posted here) — Baltimore County Council has passed amendments to a plastic bag ban, set to start in two weeks. The amendments exempt liquor stores, certain reusable bags, and some paper bags from the ban. However, County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. plans to veto these amendments.

🗓 Upcoming Events in Towson
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Saturday October 21

• Halloween Drag Brunch on POINT!
  Sat Oct 21 10:00 am
  The Point in Towson
• October Caregiver Support Group
  Sat Oct 21 10:30 am
  Cool Kids Campaign
• DANCING BEARS: Grateful Dead Tribute
  Sat Oct 21 7:00 pm
  The Recher
• Senior Seminar | Dances in Progress
  Sat Oct 21 7:00 pm
  Center for the Arts

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself!

What's going on nearby

Timonium

• Das Best Oktoberfest to bring Munich to Maryland (wbal.com)
• Construction is underway on these major projects at Lenexa City Center (bizjournals.com)
• Prison to release drunken driver, victims' family 'devastated' (wbaltv.com)

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!

-- The Patch.am Team

P.s The answer to today's riddle: To talk to the other side.

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