Old Takoma Business Association Hosting Pajamarama Event
Pajama-wearing shoppers in Takoma Park will be rewarded with discounts at participating local businesses, as part of the Old Takoma Business Association’s Pajamarama event on December 6.
Pajama-wearing shoppers in Takoma Park will be rewarded with discounts at participating local businesses, as part of the Old Takoma Business Association’s Pajamarama event on December 6.
The City of Takoma Park released the certified results of the city election, confirming that all incumbents held on to their seats. Mayor Kate Stewart turned back a challenge from Roger Schlegel by a vote of 4,083–2,386 with 29 write-in votes.
Since their October 30 post on Instagram stating that they were temporarily closed, readers have been asking about the status of Silver Spring Wings. We’ve learned that the chicken wings, tenders, and potato wedges restaurant from the owner of Recess Catering & Events lost their lease and is searching for a new home.
If you don’t want to cook for Thanksgiving, downtown Silver Spring food truck Money Muscle BBQ has customizable dinners on its menu this year.
“London is an adorable Jack Russell mix with an incredibly fun personality. We adopted her in 2018 and she has been a constant source of joy and companionship since then. London turns thirteen this spring. She has also resided in Takoma Park and Wheaton.”
Downtown Silver Spring restaurant & music venue Silver Strings is featured in a new Montgomery County Council video about the county’s Public Health Emergency Grant Program.
The Takoma Park Police Department is collecting toys, cash, and/or gift card donations for local families in need this holiday season, according to a Community Advisory email sent to the Source.
While there won’t be a lighting ceremony/party on Ellsworth Drive, this year’s “Re-Imagining the Holidays” art installation will be lit up beginning tonight (Nov. 13) through mid-January. This year’s installation on Fountain Plaza is a collection of colorful plexiglass snowflakes hung inside and out on a framework that’s wrapped in blue garland, topped with a crystal burst. Colorful floodlights and blinking lights will illuminate the structure for shoppers and other visitors to enjoy.
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema heaped praise on Takoma Park’s restaurant scene in his November 4 Ask Tom live chat.