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
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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
Guide to 4th of July Celebrations in Montgomery County
Guide to 4th of July fireworks shows, festivals, and other celebrations in and around Montgomery County There are many reasons to celebrate the Fourth of July this year. Montgomery County… Read More
Takoma Park City Manager Retires After 27 Years of City Service
After 27 years working for the City of Takoma Park, City Manager Suzanne Ludlow will retire on Thursday. Ludlow started working for Takoma Park in 1993 as the assistant director… Read More
Montgomery County Will Not Host July 4 Celebration, Fireworks
Montgomery County will not host fireworks or an Independence Day celebration this July 4, according to a release from the county. The county could not guarantee the “Germantown Glory” and… Read More
Former DNC Chair Tom Perez Enters Maryland Gubernatorial Race
Tom Perez, who recently completed his term as chair of the Democratic National Committee, announced on Wednesday that he is running for governor of Maryland. Perez, a resident of Takoma… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 21, in Montgomery County
Today is Monday, June 21, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Draft Vision Zero Plan Survey Deadline: Today is the deadline for residents to give… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 18, in Montgomery County
Today is Friday, June 18, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Juneteenth Celebrations: Thursday, President Biden signed into law a bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday.… Read More
Brookside Gardens is Protecting Select Trees from Cicadas
Depending on where you live, you’ve probably seen your share of cicadas by now. At Brookside Gardens, they’re not hard to see or hear. Plants Collections Manager Phil Normandy has… Read More
Councilmember Glass Announces Pride Month Events in Montgomery County
For the third year in a row, Councilmember Evan Glass is hosting several events to celebrate Pride Month in Montgomery County. Here’s a look at the schedule of upcoming events:… Read More