About Those Helicopters Spotted Last Night
If you saw or heard helicopters over the area last night, you aren’t alone.
Police: Concern for Missing Takoma Park Woman
The Montgomery County Police Department’s 4th District Investigative Section is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Takoma Park woman.
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.
Local Restaurant Participating in New Project to Manage, Recycle Waste
Takoma Beverage Company in Takoma Park is participating in a pilot program designed to ensure that waste from used food service containers is managed and recycled. The project, Paradigm One, is a local start-up concept of The Paradigm Project, according to John Hansen, the founder and CEO.
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.
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.