Police Investigating Armed Robbery in Takoma Park
Investigators from the Takoma Park Police Department are investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Thursday evening, and are asking for the public’s help to identify the suspects.
Moorenko’s Now Fully Staffed, Open at Regular Hours
Moorenko’s Ice Cream scoop shops are now fully staffed and open at their regular hours, as tweeted yesterday. The outlets had temporarily reduced their operating hours due to staffing issues.
Three Restaurants, Nonprofit Founder Receive RAMMY Honors
Three area restaurants — All Set Restaurant & Bar, The Girl & The Vine, and Donut Run — as well as Feed The Fridge founder Mark Bucher — received honors at the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington’s 2021 Rammy Awards presented Sunday.
Meals On Wheels Marks 50th Anniversary, Adds Vegetarian Options
Meals on Wheels of Takoma Park/Silver Spring marked its 50th anniversary, adding vegetarian meal options for its area clients. The organization began hearing of the demand from its clients, who are homebound neighbors regardless of their age or income level, and have added the menu items to meet those needs.
Operation: Etch & Catch to Launch October 8
The Takoma Park Police Department will officially launch Operation: Etch & Catch, a catalytic converter anti-theft program, on Friday, October 8, according to an emailed community advisory.
Free COVID-19 Tests + Vaccines in Montgomery County, MD
Fit Fathers & The African American Health Program’s COVID Response initiative are offering free, walk-in COVID-19 testing and vaccines at events around the area, with no appointment required. [sponsored]
OCP Administrator: Beware of Certain Scams
Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection Administrator Tracy Rezvani appeared this week on County Cable Montgomery’s “What’s Happening MoCo” podcast to discuss scams that have been circulating in the area.
Police to Launch Operation: Etch & Catch to Combat Catalytic Converter Thefts
The Takoma Park Police Department is partnering with RS Automotive & Lowe’s to launch Operation: Etch & Catch, a new initiative designed to combat catalytic converter thefts.
Police Warn of Amazon Scam
The Takoma Park Police Department is warning residents of a scam involving phone calls from someone claiming to be an Amazon employee.