PNC Bank to Open New Woodlawn Branch, Close Towson University Location

The bank is shaking up its branch network in Baltimore County

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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PNC Bank, one of the largest banks in the Greater Baltimore area, is planning to open a new branch in Woodlawn near the U.S. Social Security Administration headquarters while closing an existing branch on the campus of Towson University. The new Woodlawn branch will be located at 6602 Security Blvd., currently a Shell gas station, and is expected to open in May.

Why it matters

The changes to PNC's branch network reflect broader industry trends of banks optimizing their physical footprint as more banking activity shifts online. The new Woodlawn location is strategically placed near a major government employer, while the Towson closure suggests a reduced need for a campus branch as student banking habits evolve.

The details

PNC Bank, the third-largest bank in the Greater Baltimore region by market share, has signed a lease to open a new branch at 6602 Security Blvd. in Woodlawn, which is currently a Shell gas station. The bank expects to open this new location in May. At the same time, PNC will be closing its existing branch on the campus of Towson University.

  • PNC Bank plans to open the new Woodlawn branch in May 2026.
  • PNC Bank will be closing its Towson University campus branch in the coming months.

The players

PNC Bank

One of the largest banks in the Greater Baltimore area, with the third-largest market share in the region.

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What’s next

The new Woodlawn branch is expected to open in May 2026, while the Towson University campus branch will be closing in the coming months.

The takeaway

PNC Bank's branch network changes reflect the broader industry shift towards optimizing physical footprints as more banking activity moves online, while strategically placing new branches near major employers like the Social Security Administration.