Takoma Park Restaurant Scene Praised by WaPo’s Tom Sietsema
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema heaped praise on Takoma Park’s restaurant scene in his November 4 Ask Tom live chat.
Takoma/Langley Crossroads Hosting Shop Small Saturday Event
The Takoma/Langley Crossroads Development Authority is hosting a Shop Small Saturday event this month, encouraging local shoppers to patronize businesses in the Takoma/Langley Crossroads shopping district in Takoma Park.
T.J. Beer, Wine & Liquor Sells $2 Million Scratch-Off Ticket
A Takoma Park liquor store has sold a $2 Million-winning scratch-off ticket, according to a Maryland Lottery press release.
In Case You Were Wondering About the Helicopters
If you were wondering about the news helicopters hovering last night over 16th Street in downtown Silver Spring, local breaking news reporter Alan Henney has explained it on Twitter.
Old Takoma Business Association Launches Shop Small Saturdays Campaign
The Old Takoma Business Association has launched a month-long Shop Small Saturdays campaign in conjunction with Small Business Satuday, which occurs this year on Saturday, November 28.
Police Warn of Airbag Thefts in Takoma Park
The Takoma Park Police Department is warning residents of the theft of airbags in the area of New Hampshire Avenue.
Incumbents Leading in Takoma Park Mayoral, Council Races
Incumbent Takoma Park Mayor Kate Stewart and all six current city council members are leading in races to keep their seats, according to preliminary results posted last night. Stewart was leading challenger Roger Schlegel by a vote of 2,912 to 1,561 with 18 write-in votes.
Truck Crashes into Capital One Bank in Takoma Park; Driver Cited for Hit-and-Run
Takoma Park Police last night responded to calls of a truck that crashed into Capital One Bank at 1181 University Boulevard in the Takoma-Langley Crossroads neighborhood, triggering multiple reports of news helicopters in the area.
About Those Helicopters Spotted Last Night
If you saw or heard helicopters over the area last night, you aren’t alone.