New Takoma Park City Manager Releases Statement
Newly designated Takoma Park city manager Jamal Fox released a statement last week regarding his selection for the position.
Historic Preservation Office Opens Digital Archives of Photos, Historic Permits
The county’s Historic Preservation Office has opened up a new online archive system that allows users to search a digitized slide and photograph collection as well as digitized Historic Area Work Permits.
Takoma Park Receives State Grants to Support Redevelopment, Housing Opportunities
The City of Takoma Park has been awarded two state grants to support redevelopment and housing opportunities, according to a press release. The Housing and Community Development Department was awarded a $500,000 revitalization award from the National Capital Strategic Economic Development Fund initiative.
Hug Lounge Now Open on Bonifant Street
Hug Lounge is now open at 949 Bonifant St., the former location of Pennyworth Thrift Shop, according to the company’s website. The menu largely consists of Ethiopian cuisine, with breakfast offered along with smoothies and several fish dishes.
County Announces Memorial Day Schedule Changes
The county has released schedule changes that will be in effect on Memorial Day Monday, May 31. County and state offices, state courts and county libraries will be closed, as will the Brookside Nature Center.
Update: Washington National Opera to Bring Pop-Up Truck to Takoma Streetery
The Washington National Opera will bring its Pop-Up Opera Truck to the Takoma Streetery on Laurel Avenue this Friday, May 28th from 5:30 to 8 p.m., according to an email from Main Street Takoma.
County Now Fully Reopened as of 6 a.m. Today
Montgomery County is now fully reopened, with all local health orders and their restrictions lifted as of 6 a.m. this morning. There are no longer any county pandemic-related limits on capacity or distancing, though residents are still subject to certain requirements from the state.
Takoma Park Spa Plans to Diversify into Food Truck Business
Still Point Spa, a long-time Takoma Park business, will diversify into the food truck business, according to an announcement from Main Street Takoma. The spa plans to launch The Green Rooster food truck in mid-July.
Jamal Fox Named as New City Manager for Takoma Park
Jamal Fox, currently the city administrator in Camas, Washington, has been designated as the new city manager for Takoma Park by Mayor Kate Stewart and the City Council.