Eater D.C.: Takoma Bev Co. is a “Must-Try Coffee Shop”
Eater D.C. has featured Takoma Bev Co. in its list of 23 Must-Try Coffee Shops Around D.C.
Takoma Park Police Investigating Machete Assault
The Takoma Park Police Department is investigating an assault with a machete that occurred last night (March 24), according to a community advisory. The incident began at about 10:30 p.m. in the 1300 block of University Boulevard across from Walgreens.
Police Report Arrest of Virginia Man in Two Attempted Carjackings
The county police department reports that detectives from the Major Crime Division have arrested a Virginia man for two attempted carjackings in downtown Silver Spring. Michael Danso, 38, of Woodbridge was charged in connection with the incidents that occurred on March 23.
Feed the Fridge Launches Second Takoma Park Location
Medium Rare Restaurant owner Mark Bucher launched a second Feed The Fridge location in Takoma Park this week, according to a city announcement.
Governor Delivers Some Good, Some Dismaying Vaccine News
Maryland’s governor delivered some good news and some dismaying news to the county regarding the COVID–19 vaccine this week. Gov. Larry Hogan (R) yesterday announced that Montgomery County would be getting one of six new mass vaccination sites around the state. However, the governor also issued an order that forbade other jurisdictions, such as the county, to make vaccine priority rules that were different from the state’s rules.
Rohobot Ethiopian Restaurant Is One of Tom Sietsema’s 8 Favorite Places to Eat Right Now
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema has praised Rohobot Ethiopian Restaurant at 7833 Eastern Ave. as one of his “8 Favorite Places to Eat Right Now.”
Pet of the Week: “Philippe was rescued in Georgia after his original owner brought him to the vet to be euthanized.”
“Philippe was rescued in Georgia after his original owner brought him to the vet to be euthanized. A local rescue volunteer was at the vet office at the time and convinced the owner to give him up for adoption instead of euthanizing him. Thanks to a wonderful network of rescue volunteers, he made his way to Fairfax, Virginia-based rescue Pets Bring Joy, which is where we met him. He is a wonderful cat, healthy and full of love, and we will never understand why someone wanted to put him to sleep.”
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Main Street Takoma Receives Art in Bloom Sculpture
The Main Street Takoma district has received an Art in Bloom Sculpture from the National Cherry Blossom Festival to celebrate visual arts and the spirit of spring, according to an email from Laura Barclay of the Old Takoma Business Association.