Pet of the Week: “They sleep together and chase each other, stampeding around the house.”

“Hank and Hamilton are 8 month old brothers. Every day they say good morning to me by running up the stairs to meet me, happily meowing and purring. They sleep together and chase each other, stampeding around the house. Hank is very social and Hamilton is more shy, but regardless they are very loving and are open to pets and cuddles. (unless they are wrestling)”

Adventist HealthCare Teams with Two Organizations to Offer Vaccinations to Latino Community

Adventist HealthCare has formed a partnership with CASA and the Latino Health Initiative to vaccinate 600 Montgomery and Prince George’s county Latinos per week at its Takoma Park facility, officials with the groups announced. CASA will sign up 300 Prince George’s County residents, while “Our Health and Wellness” initiative (“Por Nuestra Salud y Bienestar,”) will include 300 from Montgomery County.

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.

Baltimore Sun Deal Reaches Impasse

The Baltimore Sun’s acquisition by a nonprofit headed by Takoma Park businessman Stewart Bainum, Jr. has reached an impasse. Now, Bainum is reportedly considering acquiring all of The Baltimore Sun’s parent company, Tribune Publishing.

Takoma Park Police Investigating Strong-Arm Carjacking

Takoma Park police are investigating a strong-arm carjacking that took place last night in the 200 block of Ethan Allen Avenue, near the Takoma Park Silver Spring Food Co-op. According to a community advisory, the police responded to the incident at about 8:45 p.m.