Silver Spring Shooting: Police Seek Leads in Nolte Local Park Double Homicide
Police identified Quincy Johnson of Takoma Park and D’Andre Wint of Lanham as the two 20-year-old men fatally shot at Nolte Local Park on Sunday evening.
Metro Red Line Shutdown: Shuttle Bus Routes and Transportation Alternatives
Metro’s summer construction will begin on June 1 and continue through August 31, resulting in temporary closures at five Red Line stations.
Takoma Park Folk Festival Seeks Talented Performers, Vendors for 45th Annual Celebration
The Takoma Park Folk Festival seeks musicians, food vendors, craft vendors, and nonprofits for its 45th annual celebration on Sept. 8.
MHP’s Affordable Housing Efforts Get a $1 Million Boost from Citi Foundation
Silver Spring-based nonprofit housing developer MHP recently received a $1 million grant from the Citi Foundation’s Community Progress Makers Initiative for connecting low-income communities with more opportunities.
Cielo Rojo: Earning a Coveted Spot at #5 on Tom Sietsema’s Best New Restaurants Roundup
Takoma Park’s Cielo Rojo is ranked fifth on Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema’s list of 26 top new D.C. area restaurants, which features Mexican options, plant-based fine dining, burgers, and more.
Celebrating 50 Years of Dedication: Montgomery County Bids Farewell to Retiring Library Director
County Executive Marc Elrich recognized retiring Montgomery County Public Libraries director Anita Vassallo in his weekly community update for her 50 years of dedicated service.
Takoma Park Invites Community Creativity with Fourth of July Parade Grants
The Takoma Park Independence Day Committee introduces a new grant program this year, offering up to $500 to community members with fresh, exciting ideas for the 2024 Fourth of July Parade.
Summer Red Line Shutdown: Brookland-CUA Station Closed This Weekend
Metro announced Wednesday that the Brookland-CUA station will be closed this weekend, and Red Line service at Fort Totten will be suspended on Saturday and Sunday.
Silver Spring Nonprofit Developer MHP Raises $15.8M to Expand Affordable Housing
Silver Spring-based nonprofit developer MHP has launched a $20 million campaign to double its affordable housing impact by 2030.