Planning Board Rejects Takoma Junction Redevelopment Proposal
The county’s Planning Board yesterday unanimously rejected a proposal to redevelop a public parking lot next to the Takoma Park Silver Spring Co-op, according to several reports.
Police Collecting Essentials for County Animal Shelters
Takoma Park Police will be holding an Essentials Drive for the Montgomery County Animal Shelters starting next week.
Takoma Park to Offer Onsite COVID-19 Testing Every Wednesday in February
The City of Takoma Park, in partnership with the county, will be offering COVID-19 PCR testing clinics every Wednesday in February, city officials announced.
Takoma Park Man Stopped With Loaded Handgun at National Airport Checkpoint
A Transportation Security Administration officer at Reagan National Airport stopped a Takoma Park man from bringing a loaded gun onto his flight Tuesday.
Youth Council Holding Winter Clothes Drive
The Takoma Park Youth Council is partnering with Adventist Community Services on a Winter Clothes Drive, city officials announced.
Spring Plant-A-Tree Orders Now Accepted
Plant-A-Tree orders are now being accepted for the spring planting season, Takoma Park officials announced.
County Launches Region’s First Electric Vehicle Purchasing Cooperative
The county has launched the region’s first Electric Vehicle Purchasing Cooperative, a pilot program to encourage residents and businesses to buy EVs, as well as help the county reach its goal of an 80 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2027 and a 100 percent reduction by 2035.
K&B Bridals to Open in Takoma Park
K&B Bridals will open this spring at 7324 Carroll Ave. in the Takoma Junction neighborhood, according to an announcement from Main Street Takoma.
Takoma Park Library to Distribute Free Rapid COVID-19 Tests
The Takoma Park Maryland Library, in partnership with Montgomery County Government, will be distributing free, rapid at-home COVID-19 test kits Wednesday, city officials announced.