Glitterer to Release Sophomore Album This Friday
Old Takoma resident Ned Russin, aka Glitterer, will release his sophomore album ‘Life Is Not A Lesson’ this Friday, February 26, via the Los Angeles label ANTI- Records.
The Spice Suite Owner Featured on The Drew Barrymore Show
Angel Gregorio, owner of The Spice Suite in Old Takoma, was featured on The Drew Barrymore Show this week in a segment titled “Meet a Real-Life Spice Girl Who Left Her Job as an Assistant Principal to Spice Up Palates”.
Old Takoma Business Association Gets State Grant for Main Street Program
The Old Takoma Business Association received a grant of $264,549 from the state of Maryland for its Main Street program, Gov. Larry Hogan (R) announced today. The grant was part of $7 million the state awarded to 41 Main Street programs in Maryland.
City Council Reaffirms, Declares Lee Jordan Day in Takoma Park
The Takoma Park City Council has reaffirmed and declared Tuesday, February 23 as Lee Jordan Day in the city.
Main Street Pearl Aiming for a March 1 Café Opening
According to a post on its Facebook page this week, Main Street Pearl aims for a March 1 opening of its bubble tea café.
Cielo Rojo’s Pozole is One of Washingtonian’s “Super Comforting Soups to Get You Through Winter”
Cielo Rojo’s pozole is featured in Washingtonian’s February 19 article, “Birria Ramen, Spicy Pozole, and More Super Comforting Soups to Get You Through Winter.”
Bainum Nonprofit to Acquire The Baltimore Sun, Affiliates
The Baltimore Sun and its affiliates are set to be acquired by a nonprofit formed by Takoma Park businessman and philanthropist Stewart Bainum, Jr., according to a report from the newspaper.
The Spice Suite Owner Featured in Bon Appetit Magazine
Angel Gregorio, owner of The Spice Suite in Old Takoma, has been featured in Bon Appetit Magazine’s upcoming March/April issue.
Main Street Takoma Businesses Offering Valentine’s Day Specials
Several businesses in the Main Street Takoma district are offering special dinners, treats, and gift packs for Valentine’s Day, according to Laura Barclay of the Old Takoma Business Association.