City of Takoma Park Proposes Property Tax Increase
The Takoma Park City Council is holding two public hearings on Wednesday, April 28 to discuss the proposed FY22 tax rate and budget. At the hearings, the city will propose… Read More
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Takoma Park Mayor, Councilmembers Sworn In
Takoma Park Mayor Kate Stewart and the six members of council, all incumbents, were sworn in Nov. 16. Stewart, who has been mayor since 2015, defeated Roger Schlegel Nov. 3… Read More
Takoma Park Residents Can Cast City Ballot in Person Election Day
Takoma Park Mayor Kate Stewart spoke to MyMCMedia Monday about the city’s election on Nov. 3. (Stewart is seeking reelection in the local election, running against Roger Schlegel.) Stewart says… Read More
Lawmakers Call on Hogan to Provide $2 Million for Businesses Along Purple Line
Several Maryland and Montgomery County lawmakers gathered outside of Evita’s Bridal Shop in Takoma Park Monday, calling on Gov. Larry Hogan to provide funding for businesses along the Purple Line.… Read More
Takoma Park Youth Council Calls for Larger Mobile Crisis Response Team
The Takoma Park Youth Council has issued a statement in support of the Montgomery County Council’s special appropriation to expand the Mobile Crisis Response Team, while also calling for the… Read More
‘Songwriter Circle’ in Takoma Park is Latest in Roadside Attractions Concert Series
The streets of Takoma Park are sure to get livelier Saturday as three local musicians take to the driveway for the latest in a series of curbside concerts. Joey Jenkins,… Read More
Takoma Park Set to Open Community Patio and Streetery Friday
Beginning Friday, the northbound side of Laurel Avenue in Takoma Park will be closed to create room for the Community Patio and Takoma Streetery. Following the opening of Bethesda’s streetery… Read More
Takoma Park Police Chief on Floyd’s Death: ‘The Most Disturbing Thing That I’ve Ever Seen’
On Tuesday, City of Takoma Park Police Chief Antonio DeVaul spoke to MyMCMedia about his reaction to the video showing George Floyd dying at the hands of a police officer… Read More
Takoma Park Mayor, Police Chief Condemn Cop’s ‘Dismissive’ Interaction with Activist
Takoma Park Mayor Kate Stewart and the city’s Chief of Police Antonio DeVaul held a discussion at the gazebo on Carroll Avenue to talk about an officer’s “dismissive” interaction with… Read More
After Video Shows Officer Removing Signs, Takoma Park Lifts Sign Restriction Ordinance
In response to a video circulating on Instagram showing a Takoma Park police officer removing Black Lives Matter signs on lamp posts, City Manager Suzanne Ludlow announced she’s taken emergency… Read More
Takoma Park Wants to Spread Neighborly Love with Phone Calls to Seniors
The City of Takoma Park is offering a “Phone a Neighbor” program during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The program wants to spread neighborly love to senior residents by offering phone… Read More
Takoma Park Restricts Playground Equipment Usage
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) health emergency, the City of Takoma Park is taking caution by restricting the usage of playground equipment. A post on the City Manager’s blog said:… Read More