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Takoma Park Commemorating ‘Nuclear-Free Zone’ with Virtual Film Screening
The City of Takoma Park is commemorating its status as a Nuclear-Free Zone by hosting a virtual screening of the documentary film “The Nuns, The Priests, and The Bombs” on January 25th.
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Pet of the Week: “He coos like a pigeon when announcing himself.”
“Pumpernickel (a.k.a. Nicky) just wants to be in the mix. He was adopted with his brother and sister, but quickly stood out as the chocolate velvet star. He coos like a pigeon when announcing himself, has a high-pitched meow for when he’s hungry, and a deep purr when he’s properly attended to. As kitty parents…
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Pho Tan Vinh Named ‘Essential Pho Shop’
Pho Tan Vinh at 8705A Colesville Road in downtown Silver Spring has been named to Eater D.C.’s 18 Essential Pho Shops Around D.C. list.
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&Pizza Slated to Open February 3
&Pizza is slated to open its upcoming location at Central Apartments in downtown Silver Spring on Wednesday, February 3, according to company spokesperson Katie Case.
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Takoma Park Police Chief Issues Statement on Capitol Riots
Takoma Park Police Chief Antonio DeVaul has issued a statement regarding Wednesday’s riots at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
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Takoma Park Police Seek Help to Identify Shoplifting Suspect
Takoma Park police are looking for public assistance to identify a shoplifting suspect, according to a community advisory. The individual is thought to be a serial shoplifter working in the area, according to Catherine Plevy, the department’s public information officer.
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Montgomery Parks Launches Virtual Winter Bingo
Montgomery Parks has launched a program to encourage residents to participate in outdoor activities this winter. Virtual Winter Bingo is a downloadable bingo card with 24 different activities. Participants can complete five different squares in a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal row to collect bingo.
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Takoma Park Seeking Sidewalk Poetry Contest Entries
The City of Takoma Park is seeking entries of short original poems by local residents to be stamped on sidewalks in a new public art project. In addition to having their entry stamped into a local sidewalk, winners will also receive a $100 award.
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Driver Charged With Hit-and-Run, Handgun Possession, Other Offenses
Officers with the county’s Holiday Alcohol Task Force arrested a hit-and-run driver Dec. 30 and charged him with several offenses, including possession of a loaded handgun. Humberto Guerra, age 26, of Bronzegate Place in Silver Spring was identified as the driver of a white Nissan Versa that hit an unoccupied, parked vehicle around Carroll Avenue…