Takoma Park Mayor Releases Statement on Recent Incidents
Takoma Park Mayor Kate Stewart has released a statement on two recent incidents that occurred in the city, one of which is being investigated as a possible hate crime.
Vandalism to Vehicle Being Investigated as Possible Hate Crime
Takoma Park Police are investigating vandalism to a vehicle as a possible hate crime.
County, Takoma Park Announce Holiday Schedule Changes
Montgomery County and the City of Takoma Park have announced scheduling changes for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
Winter Coat Drive Collects Over 600 Coats
The Takoma Park Police Department’s Winter Coat Drive has collected over 600 winter coats and over 200 other items in this year’s campaign. The annual coat drive, which began November 2 and ended December 18, was held in partnership with Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington and other local charities.
Takoma Park Mayor Issues Statement on Police Officer’s Arrest for Sexual Abuse of a Minor
Takoma Park Mayor Kate Stewart has issued a statement in response to news of a Takoma Park police officer’s arrest for sexual abuse of a minor. Citing court documents, WJLA-TV last week reported that 42-year-old Eric Mueller had been arrested in a case involving a 17-year-old female juvenile that occurred shortly before Thanksgiving.
Takoma Park Police Seeking “Critical” Missing Person
The Takoma Park Police Department has issued a notice of a missing person it deems “critical.” Eighty-year-old Hector Ray Robinson, who the department also describes as “vulnerable,” was last seen in the 7600 block of Maple Avenue.
Small Things Matter Distributes Hundreds of Free Meals at Blair High School
Silver Spring-based nonprofit Small Things Matter, created by Montgomery Blair High School student Lana Anderson, distributed 600 Indian curry meals free of charge to anyone that visited the school on Monday. The Guru Gobind Singh Foundation – Sikh Spiritual Center provided the meals.
Lidl to Hold Grand Opening of Takoma Park Store Wednesday
Lidl will hold a grand opening of a new store in Takoma Park on Wednesday, Dec. 9, according to the company’s website. The operators will cut the ribbon at 7:15 a.m. at its location on 6881 New Hampshire Ave., the former home of a Shoppers Food Warehouse. The doors will open at 8 a.m. and the first 100 customers will receive a gift card worth anywhere from $5 to $100 each.
Starbucks Offering Free Coffee to Front-Line Workers Throughout December
Starbucks is offering free coffee to front-line workers throughout December from its stores throughout the country, including locations in Silver Spring and Takoma Park.