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Takoma Park Launches Survey to Ask Residents for Thoughts About a New City Manager
The City of Takoma Park has launched a survey asking residents for their thoughts on city issues and the attributes they think a city manager needs. Current City Manager Suzanne Ludlow has announced her retirement, planned for later this year, and the city is in the early stage of the search process for a new…
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Police Investigating Shots Fired at Vehicle in White Oak; Surveillance Video Released
Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Department’s 3rd District are investigating shots fired at an occupied vehicle that occurred shortly after midnight on January 23 in a commercial parking lot in White Oak. Area video surveillance captured the suspect firing a gun at the victim’s vehicle, and MCPD is asking for the public’s help with…
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Detectives Seek Public’s Help in Armed Robbery of Papa John’s
County detectives with the Major Crimes Division are looking for the public’s help to solve a recent armed robbery of the Papa John’s restaurant at 1133 East-West Highway. The incident involving three suspects occurred at about 2:20 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31.
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Underground Pizza Company Returning to Olazzo for Super Bowl Sunday Pop-Up
Baltimore-based Underground Pizza Company is returning to Olazzo Restaurant in downtown Silver Spring this weekend, bringing its Detroit-style pies for a Super Bowl Sunday pop-up.
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Elrich Plans Virtual Roundtable on Public Safety Task Force Report
County Executive Marc Elrich will hold a virtual roundtable discussion next week on the recommendations contained in the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force Report released yesterday. Elrich appointed a group of 45 volunteer community members, 35 county representatives, and technical consultants last year. The task force was asked to address social and racial injustices in the…
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Council to Hold Hearing, Vote on Reopening Limited Indoor Dining
The County Council will hold a public hearing and vote next week on a revised executive order proposed yesterday by County Executive Marc Elrich. The council is scheduled to introduce a resolution approving Executive Order No. 19-21, COVID-19 Local Order – Amending and Restating Order later today, as well as introduce a similar resolution in…
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Astro Lab Brewing, Capitals Legend Craig Laughlin Release “Wicked Wrister” Collaboration Beer
Washington Capitals legend & NBC Sports Washington commentator Craig Laughlin has teamed up with downtown Silver Spring’s Astro Lab Brewing to release “Wicked Wrister” India Pale Ale.
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Flower Avenue Liquor Store Reopens After COVID Closure
The county’s Flower Avenue Liquor and Wine store has reopened, officials with Alcohol Beverage Services announced. The store, located at 8706-B Flower Ave., was closed Jan. 20 after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
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Takoma Park Police Investigating Armed Robbery
Investigators from the Takoma Park Police Department are asking for the public’s help with identifying suspects in a January 30 armed robbery.