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 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.
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.
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.
“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.”
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.
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema heaped praise on Takoma Park’s restaurant scene in his November 4 Ask Tom live chat.
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.
A Takoma Park liquor store has sold a $2 Million-winning scratch-off ticket, according to a Maryland Lottery press release.