Annual Winter Coat Drive Begins Monday
If you have winter coats, hats, or scarves that you don’t need anymore, you can donate them to the Takoma Park Police Department’s annual Winter Coat Drive.
Takoma Park Livestreaming Election Ballot Intake Process
In an effort to provide greater transparency and foster trust in the elections, The City of Takoma Park elections officials are now livestreaming their ballot intake process.
Department of Energy Helicopter Spotted Around Silver Spring
A helicopter from the US Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) was spotted flying extremely low around Silver Spring and Takoma Park this morning.
Sections of Sligo Creek Parkway to be Closed Friday for Repairs
Montgomery Parks will close two sections of Sligo Creek Parkway tomorrow, Sept. 18 to vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians from 8 a.m.–2 p.m. The sections are:
Parkway from Colesville Road to Wayne Avenue, and
Parkway from Kennebec Avenue to Maple Avenues.
New Business Opens, Old One Reopens in Old Takoma
A new business opened, and an established one reopened with new features, in Old Takoma. Nikki Lugo, a tattoo artist with more than 17 years of experience, opened Lucky Duck Tattoo, an appointment-only parlor, on the second floor of 7006 Carroll Ave. In the meantime, Takoma Station Tavern has reopened after being closed for three months during the pandemic.
Pet of the Week: Send Us Your Pet Photos!
In honor of National Dog Day, we’re launching Pet of the Week, a weekly column featuring pets (and their owners) around Silver Spring and Takoma Park.
Takoma Radio Music Director Bringing Live Music to Area
The music director of WOWD Takoma Radio is bringing small, pandemic-safe live music shows to the area beginning this month.
Takoma Park Seeks Citizen Preferences for Library Exterior Design
The City of Takoma Park is asking citizens to take a survey to indicate their preference for the exterior design of a renovated and reconstructed library, officials announced. The survey provides a review of three designs submitted to the City Council in February by RRMM Lukmire Architects. The presentation included a project cost estimate of more than $8 million for each design.
Takoma Park Avenue to Close for Outdoor Dining, Public Use
Northbound Laurel Avenue in Takoma Park will be closed beginning today (June 12) to allow for outdoor seating, dining, sales and customer pick-ups, according to a city announcement. Traffic will be rerouted around the Seventh Day Adventist church, while southbound Laurel Avenue will remain open to vehicles.