Starbucks Offering Free Coffee to Front-Line Workers Throughout December
Starbucks is offering free coffee to front-line workers throughout December from its stores throughout the country, including locations in Silver Spring and Takoma Park.
Takoma Police Accepted into Training Program to Reduce Misconduct, Mistakes
The Takoma Park Police Department has been accepted into a program to train officers in strategies and tactics to help law enforcement officers prevent misconduct and reduce officer mistakes, among other goals. The Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement Project, an initiative of Georgetown University’s Law Center, includes more than 60 other law enforcement agencies, along with statewide and regional training academies chosen to participate in the ABLE Project’s national rollout.
Takoma Police Department Accepting Applications for 2021 Community Academy
The Takoma Park Police Department is accepting applications for the 2021 Community Police Academy, which will be held virtually due to the pandemic. The academy is designed to help residents 16 years of age or older understand how officers go about doing their jobs. The classes will begin via Zoom on Tuesday, Jan. 5 and will be a 14-week long program of one class a week from 7 p.m.–9:30 pm.
Olive Lounge, Middle Eastern Cuisine to Combine Locations, Menus
Takoma Park’s Olive Lounge, and its neighboring sister restaurant Middle Eastern Cuisine, will combine operations and offer a single menu that will be available all day, according to a post from earlier this week on Olive Lounge’s Instagram account.
Local Filmmakers Featured in Community Stories Film Festival
Local filmmakers will share the virtual spotlight this weekend during the free-to-watch Community Stories Film Festival from Docs In Progress and The City of Takoma Park.
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.
Takoma Park Releases Certified Election Results; Incumbents Win
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.
Pet of the Week: “London is an adorable Jack Russell mix with an incredibly fun personality.”
“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.”
Takoma Park Police Collecting Toys, Donations for Needy Families
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.