Organizers Accepting Applications for Annual Thanksgiving Parade Participants
The organizers of the county’s annual Thanksgiving Parade are now accepting applications for participants in the 2022 parade.
Takoma Park Updates City’s Data Explorer
Takoma Park has updated the city’s Data Explorer to reflect information from the Census American Community Survey data for 2016-2020, officials announced.
A Third Marsalis Will Headline 2022 Silver Spring Jazz Festival
Delfeayo Marsalis of the well-known Marsalis family of jazz musicians and his band, the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, will headline the 17th edition of the Silver Spring Jazz Festival, officials announced.
Takoma Park to Hold Information Session, Caucus for City Office Candidates
The City of Takoma Park will hold an informational meeting for those interested in running for city office in the November election, according to the Takoma Insider newsletter.
Elrich Certified as Winner of Democratic Nomination for County Executive by 32 Votes
County Executive Marc Elrich has won the Democratic nomination for a chance at a second term by 32 votes over businessman David Blair.
UPDATE: Newell Street Streetery to be Discontinued, Reopened to Traffic
The Newell Street Streetery in Silver Spring will be discontinued and the street reopened to traffic after Labor Day, Department of Transportation officials announced.
DOT Wins Federal Grant for Purchase of Hydrogen-Fueled Buses
The county’s Department of Transportation has won a grant of nearly $15 million from the Federal Transit Administration, officials announced.
Java Nation to Open Fourth Location on Wayne Avenue
Java Nation will open its fourth coffee shop/café at 1010 Wayne Ave. in a space vacated by a deli, according to a construction permit posted on the door.
Takoma Park Folk Festival Seeks Volunteers to Help Manage Event
The organizers of the 2022 Takoma Park Folk Festival are looking for people to join the all-volunteer staff to help manage and produce the festival, the group said.