The Main Street Takoma district has received an Art in Bloom Sculpture from the National Cherry Blossom Festival to celebrate visual arts and the spirit of spring, according to an email from Laura Barclay of the Old Takoma Business Association.
The Takoma Park Police Department is investigating two cases of commercial destruction of property that occurred early this morning (March 26), according to a community advisory. The first case involved Republic at 6939 Laurel Ave. The second was at Takoma Bev Co., 6917 Laurel Ave.
The Baltimore Sun’s acquisition by a nonprofit headed by Takoma Park businessman Stewart Bainum, Jr. has reached an impasse. Now, Bainum is reportedly considering acquiring all of The Baltimore Sun’s parent company, Tribune Publishing.
Investigators from the Takoma Park Police Department are asking for the public’s help with identifying suspects in a March 11 armed robbery.
The City of Takoma Park is planning to redevelop its recreation center on New Hampshire Avenue and is looking for community input, the city announced. Officials have launched a survey to gather information about the public’s needs and priorities.
Main Street Pearl, which advertises itself as a bubbly bar, noshery and tuck shop, will have its grand opening from 3–7 p.m. Friday, March 12 at 7050 Carroll Ave. in Takoma Park. The women-owned space offers bubble tea, kombucha on tap, mocktails, sparkling wine, beer, hard cider and other drinks at the bubbly bar.
Takoma Park police are investigating a strong-arm carjacking that took place last night in the 200 block of Ethan Allen Avenue, near the Takoma Park Silver Spring Food Co-op. According to a community advisory, the police responded to the incident at about 8:45 p.m.
The music director of WOWD Takoma Radio is looking for host venues as he plans to bring back the YardWork series of pandemic-safe jazz concerts for a second season beginning in April. Michael Phillips produced 54 outdoor, COVID-safe concerts in local people’s yards last year and, with nice weather on the way, is looking to do it again.
“Marbles is energetic and loving; people love the black heart on her side and her pattern.”