Fifty Years and Counting, Crossing Guard Keeps Protecting Students
For the past 50 years, through all kinds of weather, Doris Rodgers continues to blow her whistle and escort Takoma Park students on their way to and from school. Tuesday… Read More
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Pedestrian Killed on University Boulevard in Takoma Park
Updated at 3 p.m. Aug. 24 Police have identified the pedestrian who was struck on University Boulevard East and Merrimac Drive in Takoma Park. Roberto Cardenas Martinez, who is believed… Read More
Fallece Peatón tras ser Atropellado por un Vehículo en Takoma Park
Un peatón murió luego de ser atropellado en University Boulevard y Merrimac Drive en Takoma Park, la madrugada del lunes. El accidente ocurrió alrededor de las 2 a.m. El conductor… Read More
Funcionarios del Condado Participarán en ‘National Night Out’
Impulsados por un año de protestas contra los tiroteos policiales y estudios sobre maneras de cambiar la forma en la que los policías hacen su trabajo en el condado, el… Read More
Officials to Appear at Neighborhood Events on National Night Out
Prompted by a year of protests against police shootings and studies into ways to change policing in the county, Police Chief Marcus Jones, Sheriff Darren Popkin and Montgomery County State’s… Read More
Top Five Farmers Markets
Montgomery County residents looking for fresh food can visit local farmers markets to find the best produce around. Find everything from organic fruits and vegetables, meats, baked goods, wine, dairy… Read More
Mexicano Liderará al Primer Equipo de Breakdance de EE.UU. en las Olimpiadas 2024
Antonio Castillo, un inmigrante mexicano de Takoma Park, está viviendo su sueño de liderar al primer equipo de breakdance de Estados Unidos a los Juegos Olímpicos que tendrán lugar en… Read More
Takoma Park Imprints Local Poems in New Sidewalks
While walking around Takoma Park, look down at your feet to see poems written by local residents imprinted on new sidewalks across the city. So far, three poems have been… Read More
Trial Date Set for Takoma Park Murders
A trial date of Sept. 27 has been set in the case of accused murderer David Hall Dixon. Dixon will stand trial for the murders of James Lionel Johnson, 38,… Read More
Local Owner of The Angry Jerk Restaurant: ‘What Better Place Than To Do It In Your Backyard’
The Angry Jerk, an authentic Caribbean restaurant, is hosting a soft opening Wednesday. The restaurant is located at 8223 Georgia Ave. in downtown Silver Spring, the previous home of The… Read More
Takoma Park Woman Competes on CBS’ Big Brother
Azah Awasum from Takoma Park is among the contestants in the new season of the CBS show Big Brother. She appeared on last week’s season premier episodes. Awasum, a director of sales… Read More
Takoma Park Youth Council Now Accepting Applications
The Takoma Park Youth Council — which works closely with the city council, mayor and city groups to advocate for Takoma Park’s young people — is now accepting applications for 2021-2022. The… Read More