had problems in the last few years. causing vacancies within its holdings. now it's been sold for half of the original price, things are looking up. >> the owners will be able to charge quite a bit less for the retail space. it will make it more attractive for businesses to come into the building. >> reporter: the chamber of commerce helped small businesses by having different activities that brings the community into towson. like the farmer's market. friday night concerts and the different festivals throughout the year. >> it's not just businesses coming into towson, it's people moving into the core and living into the core. they'll make it more vibrant. that's supporting our local restaurants and shops. we, the business community is the front door of the residential community. people need to come in and support the residents and their business community and that's what makes the whole area strong. >> reporter: nine months ago, this couple started maryland signs and graphics. more businesses and vacancies would help, but more small businesses help each other. it's like working with the two local colleges and the palasades apartments. >> we support each other. we get other businesses that come to us when they need their signs done. >> reporter: hudson out fitters have been vacant. with a new tenant moving in, things are changing. >> urban out fitters are going in. they're a chain and they're great. they'll be a perfect fit in towson because of the young adulls we have here -- adults we have here. >> reporter: when the community comes together to face common goal, the sky is the limit as to what can be done. the chamber says that the community supports the local businesses. well, the solo cup factory will close down sooner than expected. the company announced they would eliminate 500 jobs and the closing date is moved up because of the consolidation plan is happening quicker than expected. well, today on capitol hill, one woman after another reported sexual abuse during their time as volunteers in the peace corps. this comes after an abc news investigation revealed that hundreds were raped and abused over seas. the peace corps blamed them what happened and then forced them to resign. one was attacked for 15 hours by a peace corps supervisor. then, they were assaulted again by peace corps supervisors. >> i was sent to speak with an investigators he said, i'm sick of you girls going over there and drinking and partying. >> i had to meet with a counselor and write down all i had done wrong. >> the director is committed to redirecting the agency's response. they admit they don't place volunteers in unsafe environments. victory for the attorney general's office. they won a case against a lock smith company. they're ordering him to pay money in fines and restitutions. dozens of offices said he wouldn't give them real estimates and then he jacked up the actual costs. a pennsylvania man stopped off in baltimore on a 600-mile journey to raise awareness about school bullying. he's on his way to north carolina. he's walking in honor of a teen from his hometown who committed suicide after being bullied at school. got milk? chocolate milk. that is the question most kids ask. the answer is no. schools are pulling the drink because of the high sugar content. the school's nutritionist says that in anne arundel county they use low fat milk. >> that's all i drank at lunch. i drank it twice sometimes. take a look at the temperatures in the 70s. we were in the 80s earlier today. 72 easton and earlier today, more widespread 80s at the weatherbug sites across the state. bel air at 82 and hancock, 79 degrees. cooler on the shore. overall, the trend is clear. we had cloud cover overnight and now, all of that is south and west of us. radar is crystal clear and down into the 60s we go. clear and mild and fantastic weather. how much longer can we keep the sunny streak alive? we'll talk about that later. three siblings thought their mother was in afghanistan. they were in for the surprise of their lives when a special delivery arrived at their schools. we have the details. this is a good one. >> yeah, learning she would receive early leave, she kept it a secret from her children. >> reporter: out of all of the migs she -- missions she's taken on, this is the most important. >> this is what i've been dreaming of all year. >> reporter: her kids have no idea she's home early. with the help from her parents and school administrators, they're all about to find out. first on the list, a visit to the principal's office leads him into his mother's arms. next, a surprise for 11-year- old james. >> hey, baby! >> reporter: the reunion is greeted by hearty applause. >> it's okay. don't be embarrassed. >> reporter: her two boys and she's going to the high school for the last stop. it was a good surprise. the tears flow as the daughter hug -- hugs her mother. >> group tug -- hug! >> i took away all of the electronics. they couldn't check anything. we managed to keep it a surprise. >> reporter: mission accomplished. >> this was what i wanted. >> oh! the grandparents moved to take care of the children. she was worried it would leak out and surprise, surprise. and when mom and dad come home tonight, give them a hug. >> great story. phyllis boley was the apple of her dad's eye. she was murdered 37 years ago. our cold case's series continues coming up. ,@ ♪ what do we have here? 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>> we'll have inclosed cloud cover. in the meantime, we're enjoying high temperatures in the low 70s there. tomorrow, we'll add a few degrees. about 76 or so in parkton. how about centreville. 74 degrees tomorrow. it will be a degree or two cooler in queenstown. this is showing partly cloudy skies in central maryland. our overall regional perspective -- look out west, the severe storm line is firing up. it's a long ways for us. there's a retro low spinning out to sea. it could do that overnight again tonight. there's a stalled boundary to the west. the disturbances ride off to the boundary. in the meantime, partly cloudy skies overnight. our future caster is baring that out. the closest rain is in southern and eastern ohio tomorrow. then, as we go into friday, the storms will fire up in the afternoon. they'll stay west of us and closer. i think that the boundary will approach us for the weeks and make thing -- for the weekend and make things unsettled. tomorrow, another winning day. tomorrow, down to 55 and moderate. the seven-day forecast, check it out. bottom line, we have pleasant temperatures and the chance for rain is increasing late saturday and sunday and monday. thank you, aequat. >> thank you, wyatt. the ousted star got the first ten of the season. in week 8 on a tough season -- we have the information showing that it ended for the competition's youngest star. >> romeo and chelsea. >> reporter: the dancing the done for romeo, he's the seventh star of the season to get the axe. >> i wanted to do it for her. it's one of those things, it's competitive and anyone can go at any given moment. >> reporter: romeo and his partner made it to the top of the list with a waltz. >> she was the perfect fit for me. that's why i couldn't do season two. god wanted me to dance with chelsea. >> he was a great example of someone who can come into the industry and remain true to himself. i had a blast. >> reporter: the final four couples are thinking about the semifinals and the three dances they'll do. >> it's like a winner takes all cha cha. you'll get extra points if you win. >> this is the third act of the movie. this is after the character has to come back and the second point, it brings you into driving it home. >> we have two weeks left and we're in the semifinals. you can see the mirror ball. it's in reach now. after tonight, i have a renewed energy. >> reporter: or: >> i'm exhilarated. i feel like i had 12 weeks of the best sex of my life. now, i'm like -- >> reporter: four teams left doing three dances and three weeks left for the competition. week nine of the competition begins monday night on abc. and i'm jamie costello. first you learn you have a scholarship and then, you learn you don't. it all has to do with the budget. we'll sort it out. and for seven decades, a relic floated around until a local postman stepped up. those stories and more coming up tonight at 6:00. we'll see you then. several students got scholarships, lost them and then got them back. these people should feel ripped off. >> i have no further comments. hey, remember this guy? he's accused of scamming people and today, a big decision made in court. we'll tell you about it. >> this is a story half a century in the making. ash wartime gift that never reached its destination. i can't tell you