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Nonprofit Buys Elm Gardens Apartments for Affordable Housing Redevelopment

Mike Diegel | Nov 3, 2022 at 6:55 am | Takoma Park, MD

A national not-for-profit provider of “quality affordable housing” has purchased the Elm Garden Apartments at 7050 Eastern Ave. N.W., according to a press release.

Police Investigating Catalytic Converter Theft, Attempted Burglary in Takoma Park

Source of the Spring Staff | Mar 15, 2025Nov 2, 2022 at 8:21 am | Takoma Park, MD

Takoma Park Police are investigating a catalytic converter theft, gas station theft from auto, attempted residential burglary, and theft from auto, according to emailed community advisories. Additionally, TPPD will be holding a community meeting Thursday night to discuss public safety and recent shootings in the Pinecrest neighborhood.

Carman: “At Soko Butcher, the True Stars Appear Between Slices of Bread”

Source of the Spring Staff | Aug 19, 2024Oct 31, 2022 at 8:29 am | Takoma Park, MD

The Washington Post’s Tim Carman writes in his review today that Soko Butcher’s beef-based sandwiches are the shop’s real stars.

UPDATED: Police: 19-Year-Old Woman Missing Since Sunday

Source of the Spring Staff | Nov 26, 2023Oct 31, 2022 at 7:37 am | Takoma Park, MD

Montgomery County Police are asking for the public’s help locating a 19-year-old woman who has been missing since Sunday.

Police Investigating Shots Fired in Takoma Park

Source of the Spring Staff | Jul 25, 2024Oct 30, 2022 at 4:09 pm | Takoma Park, MD

Takoma Park Police are investigating shots fired late Saturday night in the 6400 block of 4th Ave., according to an emailed community advisory.

Takoma Park Issues RFP for Redevelopment of Recreation Center Property

Mike Diegel | Oct 30, 2022 at 6:56 am | Takoma Park, MD

The City of Takoma Park has released a request for proposals to redevelop the site of the Takoma Park Recreation Center at 7315 New Hampshire Ave.

Police Investigating Sound of Shots Fired in Takoma Park

Source of the Spring Staff | Jul 25, 2024Oct 28, 2022 at 1:01 pm | Takoma Park, MD

Takoma Park Police are investigating shots fired overnight near Trescott Ave., according to an emailed community advisory.

Takoma Park Adds Trunk or Treat to 2022 Monster Bash

Mike Diegel | Sep 26, 2024Oct 27, 2022 at 9:30 am | Takoma Park, MD

The City of Takoma Park, in conjunction with the Takoma Park Police Department, will add a new event to the annual Monster Bash scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 29 beginning at 1 p.m.

Takoma Park Accepting Applications for $1,000 in Cash Assistance

Source of the Spring Staff | Oct 27, 2022 at 7:48 am | Takoma Park, MD

Takoma Park residents can now apply for one-time lump-sum payments of $1,000 as part of the city’s Direct Cash Assistance program, city officials announced.

Police Investigating Robberies, Burglary in Takoma Park

Source of the Spring Staff | Jul 25, 2024Oct 26, 2022 at 8:34 am | Takoma Park, MD

Takoma Park Police are investigating a strong-arm robbery, residential burglary, and an armed robbery, according to emailed community advisories.

Taylor Johnson Is Takoma Park’s New Poet Laureate

Source of the Spring Staff | Dec 12, 2024Oct 20, 2022 at 8:52 am | Takoma Park, MD

Takoma Park has appointed Taylor Johnson as its new poet laureate, officials announced earlier this month.

School of Musical Traditions, Justice Arts Coalition Relocating to Takoma Park

Source of the Spring Staff | Apr 13, 2024Oct 19, 2022 at 9:05 am | Takoma Park, MD

The School of Musical Traditions and the Justice Arts Coalition will be relocating to Takoma Park, according to an announcement from Main Street Takoma.