News across Baltimore County
Maryland voters already casting ballots in 2026 election
Baltimore County Elections Chief says she expects a busy election based on the number of ballots already returned. She says voting by mail-in ballots is as reliable as ever.
Police Blotter Sept. 22 to Sept. 28
By Morgan Lane, Editor-in-Chief Towson University Police Department Sept. 22, 2026: A student reported the theft of their e-scooter. Sept. 22, 2026: A student reported the theft of one of their license plates. Sept. 23, 2026: A student was reported to student accountability for…
Crossword Sept. 28, 2026
By The Towerlight Editors Play this week’s crossword puzzle! Theme: As seen on campus
1 injured in York Road shooting, not tied to Towson University
By Morgan Lane, Editor-in-Chief A suspect has not yet been arrested following a shooting that occurred on the 8000 block of York Road on Sunday evening, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. An 18-year-old male unaffiliated with the university was located near…
Baltimore County grapples with its environmental future as it inks trash incineration deal
“We have to start somewhere with how we deal with our waste.”A divided county council passed the trash-burning contract, but not before members debated its effect on the environment and the difficulty of finding alternatives.
PHOTOS: Moran leads Towson in 3-1 victory over Northeastern
The Towson Tigers took down Northeastern in four sets on Saturday afternoon. Junior setter Kaitlyn Moran boasted a career-high 48 assists in the victory. Outside hitter Taylor Pagan had a season-high 18 kills in the win. Middle blocker Malinah Purcell-Telefoni earned a…
Baltimore County Council preparing to raise its pay and the county executive’s
The council chair says council members have been historically underpaid. If it passes, the salary increase will kick in in December, after the November election.
Towson aims to improve weekend life on campus, plan more activities
By Morgan Lane, Editor-in-Chief A typical Saturday at Towson is so quiet that it’s easy to forget the university has almost 20,000 students. Widely known as a “suitcase school,” or a university where students leave campus to go home for the weekend, Towson has historically been a…
Craftsmen close the circle on an historic Baltimore County mill wheel
The wheel at Manor Mill in Monkton has not been used in more than seven decades. The “freaking cool” wheel project is part of a six year restoration of Manor Mill, turning it into a “hub for creativity.”
PHOTOS: Towson takes down Penn 4-3
Towson defeated the University of Pennsylvania 4-3 on Sunday. Forward Delfina Larripa had a hat trick in the victory. The Tigers’ record is 3-5 after the win. Their next matchup is slated for Friday at 3:00 p.m. against Fairfield at TU Field Hockey Complex.
Data Center moratorium extended in Baltimore County
Council members take the vote before they have a chance to review a detailed study of data centers. The moratorium currently in place would have expired by the end of this year.
Lutherville Station passes first test before the Baltimore County Council
Still to come is a vote on the project itself. A detailed plan has not yet been filed with the county. That is expected to happen soon.