Sligo Creek Park Slated for Trail, Other Improvements
Sligo Creek Stream Valley Park is one of three county parks targeted for trail and pedestrian improvements, officials announced.
Police Investigating Strong-Arm Carjacking in Takoma Park
Police in Takoma Park are asking for the public’s help identifying suspects in a strong-arm carjacking that occurred Thursday evening.
Adoption Center to Waive Fees for Large Dogs in “More to Love” Event
The county’s Animal Services and Adoption Center announced it would waive adoption fees for all dogs more than 40 pounds in a “More to Love” event beginning Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14 and running through Friday, Feb. 24.
Suspects Sought in Series of Food Truck Robberies
Police in Takoma Park and Montgomery County are asking for the public’s help identifying suspects in a series of food truck robberies.
FRESHFARM Market Workers Vote to Unionize
Nearly 30 local farmers markets run by FRESHFARM — including the Downtown Silver Spring market — have voted to unionize with United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 400.
Police Investigating Armed Robbery in Takoma Park
Takoma Park Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred early Thursday morning in the 6900 block of New Hampshire Ave., according to an emailed community advisory.
Loyal Companion to Close All Stores Feb. 28
Loyal Companion, a pet store chain with locations throughout the country, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, with its store at the Shoppes of Burnt Mills among the locations to close this month.
Administrators, Police Investigating Antisemitic Flyers Posted at Northwood High School
Two incidents of hate and antisemitic vandalism at Northwood High School are being investigated by administrators and Montgomery County Police, including the “posting of professionally designed flyers containing horrific hate speech,” according to a letter posted by school principal Jonathan Garrick.
County Food Council Seeks New Executive Director
The Montgomery County Food Council, a nonprofit that “serves as the primary connection point for businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, and residents around food system issues in our county,” (per its website), is looking for a new executive director, according to an announcement from its board of directors.