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Silver Spring Nonprofits Team with Shepherd’s Table to Help Feed Clients
Two Silver Spring nonprofit organizations have teamed up with Shepherd’s Table in a three-way collaboration to help keep its clients fed each day.
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Woman-Owned Businesses Collecting Items to Help Homeless, Poverty-Stricken Women
Four area woman-owned businesses have teamed up to collect essential items for women experiencing homelessness, poverty or other distress.
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HPO Releases Interactive Map, Asks Public to Mark Significant AAPI Sites
The county’s Historic Preservation Office, part of the Planning Department, has released an interactive map and is asking the public to use it to identify sites with historical and cultural significance to the county’s Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
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Applications Now Being Accepted for 2022 Takoma Park Street Festival
Organizers are now accepting applications for vendors and other exhibitors for the 2022 Takoma Park Street Festival, according to an announcement from Main Street Takoma.
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Takoma Park Internal Affairs Investigated 13 Complaints in 2021, Fewer Than 2020
The internal affairs section of the Takoma Park Police Department investigated 13 complaints in 2021, down from 24 complaints the year before, according to a summary report.
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Shepherd’s Table to Mark 38th Anniversary with 2 Millionth Meal Served
Shepherd’s Table in Silver Spring will mark its 38th anniversary Thursday evening when it serves its 2 millionth meal since the first one on Dec. 16, 1983, according to Manny Hidalgo, executive director of the nonprofit.
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Pajamarama, Holiday Market Back in Takoma Park, Old Takoma Sunday
Pajamarama and the holiday market is back in Takoma Park and Old Takoma this Sunday, according to the Main Street Takoma website. Participants can shop in their favorite sleepwear for discounts from participating merchants on Sunday, Dec. 5 from 8–11 a.m.
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Takoma Park Releases Data Explorer to Provide Census Community Survey Data
Takoma Park has released the Takoma Park Data Explorer, which allows residents and others to learn more about the city with information from the Census American Community Survey data for 2015-2019.
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DOT to Hold Hearing on Proposed Shared Use Path on Dale Drive
The county’s Department of Transportation will hold a virtual public hearing on a proposal to create a shared use path and other safety improvements along Dale Drive, officials announced. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. and participants must register online to receive an electronic invitation to participate.