Takoma Park police collecting school supplies for needy students
The Takoma Park Police Department kicked off its “Pack the Patrol Car” school supplies drive today.
Takoma Metro Shooting Update: One Suspect Arrested
We reported yesterday that 3 persons of interest were involved in a shooting at the Takoma Metro Station. Metro Transit Police announced this morning that one suspect was arrested overnight.
Compliments & Complaints Friday
We’re rolling out a new column: Complaints & Compliments. On Mondays, you can share your complaints, and on Fridays, share your compliments.
Upcoming Events, Aug. 2-9
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, August 2 The Eclectiks concert, Sonny’s Green at The Blairs, 1401 Blair Rd., 6:30-8:30 p.m. Outdoor Salsa Night, Veterans Plaza, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, August 3 Let’s Make Some Music, Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave., 4 p.m. Silver Spring Concert Series, Moxie Blues Band, Veterans Plaza, 7-9 p.m. Friday, August 4 Play, “Harriett Tubman: Defender,” … Read More
Compliments & Complaints Monday
We’re rolling out a new column: Complaints & Compliments. On Mondays, you can share your complaints, and on Fridays, share your compliments.
Upcoming Events, July 26-August 1
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, July 26 Screening of “13th”, Weinstein Auditorium of the Science Building (#3), Washington Adventist University, 7600 Flower Ave., 7 p.m. RSVP Thursday, July 27 Magical Math Tour with Brian Curry, Silver Spring Library, 900 Wayne Ave., 11 a.m.-noon Great American Songbook Chorus Concert, Levine Music, 900 Wayne Ave., 2nd Floor, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. MOCO Housewives … Read More
Upcoming Events, July 12-20
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, July 12 National Alliance on Mental Health Mental Health Awareness program, Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave., 3:30 p.m. Summer Drum Circles at the Gazebo, 7035 Carroll, Ave., Takoma Park, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, July 13 Silver Spring Transportation Management District meeting, Discovery Communications, 1 Discovery Place, 8 a.m. Silver Spring Summer Concert Series, Second Wind, … Read More
Community Events Calendar now available
We are pleased to announce that a Community Events Calendar is now available.
Law would ensure dogs off leash are legal in municipal dog parks
Grand opening of Takoma Park Dog Park. Photo by Mike Diegel. Dogs would be legally off leash in dog parks established by municipalities under legislation recently introduced by Councilmember Sidney Katz (D-District 3). Current rules allow dogs to be off leash in county dog parks run by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, such as the Ellsworth Urban Dog … Read More