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Cirque Italia is presenting a circus show now through August 18 at Takoma Academy, 8120 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park. Cirque Italia is an Italian entertainment company that brings a performance including aerial acts, hand balancing, contortionists, hula hoops, and more. The custom designed water stage holds 35,000 gallons of water. Tickets prices range from $9 […]

Takoma Park residents are hosting their first annual summer program at the Essex House apartment complex geared towards improving literacy. The Lunch and Learn summer program, which started in the first week of July was organized by Takoma Park Councilmember Jarrett Smith (Ward 5). The collaboration brought together non-profit organizations, community members, and Montgomery County […]

Beginning on July 28, the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) will begin final resurfacing on MD 410 (East West Highway) from Park Avenue to MD 650 (New Hampshire Avenue) in Takoma Park  as part of the ongoing $550,000 safety and resurfacing project. Weather permitting, the work should be complete by late August. To complete the […]

UPDATED Montgomery County police are investigating a drowning that occurred on June 24 at Purple Horse Beach, which is part of the Billy Goat Trail. Police said at approximately 1:51 p.m., Montgomery County Fire & Rescue received a call for a possible drowning of a 19-year-old male at Purple Horse Beach. Montgomery County Fire & […]

The first “Celebrate Takoma” festival will take place on May 19, from 1 to 5 p.m. on the newly refurbished Ed Wilhelm Field behind Piney Branch Elementary School. The festival will feature music, dancing, and food from Takoma Park. The event is free with nominal fees for food and merchandise. “Celebrate Takoma” will be held […]

The City of Takoma Park Council has selected Brian Kenner, currently the Chief Operating Officer for the Deputy Mayor’s Office of Planning and Economic Development for the District of Columbia, to fill the role of Takoma Park’s City Manager. Mayor Bruce Williams and the Takoma Park City Council seek to leverage Mr. Kenner’s unique background […]

The Takoma Park City Council passed a legislation Monday reducing the voting age to 16. This amendment to Takoma Park Charter (Voting and Elections) also included passing same day voter registration.

The mural “Flower Dreams” located at corner of Piney Branch Road and Flower Avenue was unveiled recently. A group of ten young male inmates worked with artists Alicia Cosnahan and Peter Krsko to create the mural. Take a look. Visit Takoma Park City TV to see more Takoma Park City Television

The Takoma Park City Council is currently considering several charter amendments to the city’s voting and elections laws. One amendment would grant 16- and 17-year-old city residents the right to vote in municipal elections. The charter currently requires voters to be 18 years old. If passed, Takoma Park would be the first in the U.S. […]

A man remains hospitalized and firefighters say damage is estimated at over a half million dollars at an apartment complex in Takoma Park. Montgomery County firefighters responded to the apartment fire at 8606 Carroll Avenue in Takoma Park shortly after 7 p.m. on March 22. Assistant Fire Chief Scott Graham said a 59-year-old man was […]