Bike to Work Day Set for May 20
The annual Bike to Work Day in the D.C. region takes place Friday, May 20. The Metropolitan Council of Government’s Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association are co-organizers… Read More
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Montgomery County Boasts 18 of Top 25 Places to Live in Maryland
Eighteen of the best 25 places to live in Maryland are in Montgomery County according to a recent report by Niche, an online site that provides rankings, report cards, and… Read More
Takoma Park Mayor Proclaims March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Takoma Park Mayor Kate Stewart announced March 16 that the city will recognize each March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, according to a city proclamation. The recognition is to promote… Read More
Takoma Park Awards Food Insecurity Reduction Grants
The City of Takoma Park introduced the Community Partner (CP2) grants March 4 that target food insecurity and underserved individuals and families residing in the city. Takoma Park awarded $250,000… Read More
Bloom Raskin of Takoma Park No Longer Candidate for Federal Reserve Post
Sarah Bloom Raskin of Takoma Park withdrew her nomination by President Joe Biden for vice chair for supervision of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Bloom Raskin, the wife of… Read More
Montgomery County Offers Great Non-DC Cherry Blossom Viewing Options
Can’t wait for a glimpse of this year’s cherry blossoms but want to avoid the crowds and hassle of going down to the Tidal Basin? Several parts of Montgomery County… Read More
Serious Crimes Rise 5% in Takoma Park During 2021
There was a 5% increase in serious crimes during 2021, according to the newly-released Takoma Park Police’s annual report. Larceny and auto thefts increased the most. There were 578 serious… Read More
County Schools Holding Vaccination Clinics March 5-6
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) released a list of places in the county that will provide a second COVID-19 vaccine for children between the ages of five and eleven Saturday… Read More
Public Welcomed Back to Takoma Park Meetings March 9
Takoma Park City Council once again will meet in the auditorium of the community center as of March 9. Zoom participation will continue in a hybrid format. For those who… Read More
Rep. Raskin Tests Positive for COVID-19
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin on Monday tested positive for COVID-19 in a breakthrough case. He said he was fully vaccinated and received a booster shot. “My flu-like symptoms have been… Read More
Takoma Park Police Hosts Essentials Drive for County Animal Shelters
The Takoma Park Police Department is collecting essentials for animal shelters throughout Montgomery County. Donations are accepted until March 4 and can be dropped off at the police headquarters lobby… Read More
Community Clinics Prescribe Covid 19 Pill
Treatment for symptomatic patients of Covid 19 has been limited until now. People with seriously compromised health could seek out intravenous intervention. But for the average person who tested positive… Read More