Montgomery Community Media

Following the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s announcement to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for individuals from El Salvador early Monday, Takoma Park City officials released the following statement on its website: “The City of Takoma Park condemns the ending of TPS for some 200,000 El Salvadoran immigrants throughout our region and reaffirms our values […]

Takoma Park police say an attempted abduction that was reported earlier this week “did not happen.” The police department’s statement, released Friday evening, said after an investigation, officers discovered that no abduction attempt occurred. The community meeting scheduled for Monday Jan. 8 in response to the initial report of the incident will still be held […]

Following an attempted abduction of an 8-year-old girl earlier this week, the Takoma Park Police Department will host a community meeting Monday Jan. 8. Residents are invited to join the police department and staff from Defend Yourself for a discussion on how to keep children safe, according to a news release. The meeting will held […]

Takoma Park police say an 8-year-old girl was the victim of an attempted abduction Tuesday morning. Police are asking residents who live on Elm or Pine avenues and have outdoor security cameras to call them at 301-270-1100 to assist in the investigation. Police are looking for a Chrysler Pacifica possibly with D.C. tags and with […]

Montgomery County has posted the following holiday schedule for Monday, Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas: County offices – closed. Libraries – closed. County liquor stores – Dec. 24 and Dec. 31, all DLC stores will open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Closed Dec. 25. Recreation – Aquatic, community recreation and senior centers are closed. Montgomery Parks – […]

Here’s five things to know today, Friday Dec. 22, in Montgomery County: 1. Health Care Exchange: Today is  the last day to enroll in a health or dental plan in Maryland. Get your head in the game! There’s only one day left to enroll in a health or dental plan. You MUST enroll by 11:59pm Friday 12/22 […]

Here’s five things to know today, Thursday, Dec. 21, in Montgomery County: 1. Liquor License Hearings: Montgomery County Board of License Commissioners will hold a hearing on applications at the Council Office Building. Here’s the agenda. 2. Free Child Safety Seat Inspection: Fitzgerald Auto Mall in Rockville is offering free child safety seat inspections. No appointment is needed, just […]

Here’s five things to know today, Wednesday, Dec. 20, in Montgomery County: 1. New Chief: Takoma Park has a new police chief. Antonio “Tony” DeVaul will begin his first day with the city on Jan. 2, 2018. 2. Blood Drive: The Montgomery County Police Department is hosting a blood drive in honor of Officer Noah […]

Here’s five things to know today, Tuesday, Dec. 19, in Montgomery County: 1. Less Waste for the Holidays: “Holiday Waste Reduction, Reuse and Recycling Display at Brookside Gardens” takes place from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. 2. It IS a Wonderful Life: Enjoy the timeless Christmas classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” […]

The City of Takoma Park, Maryland ranked third place in the final round of Georgetown University Energy Prize (GUEP) competition. GUEP is a two-year competition nationwide that evaluates how communities utilize energy. In the final round, 10 top performing cities and counties were evaluated by a panel of judges on their energy-saving approach, performance, and […]