-
All Set, Believe N Bread, Matchbox Participating in DMV Black Restaurant Week
All Set Restaurant & Bar, Believe N Bread, and Matchbox are participating in the fourth annual DMV Black Restaurant Week, which runs through Sunday, November 14.
-
New Contractor Chosen to Complete Purple Line
The Purple Line Transit Partners have chosen a new contractor to complete the 16-mile light rail system that will connect Bethesda and New Carrollton, passing through downtown Silver Spring. Maryland Transit Solutions, a partnership between Dragados USA Inc. and OHL USA Inc., is expected to begin full-scale construction on the line in the spring of…
-
Takoma Park Police Seeking Applicants for Community Police Academy
The Takoma Park Police Department is looking for residents interested in applying for the Community Police Academy, according to a community advisory. The academy is limited to 25 people who would like to learn more about topics including patrol, traffic enforcement, use of force, criminal investigations, canine, firearms, crisis negotiation and more.
-
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is Now Open
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen’s new location in downtown Silver Spring is now open, according to signage posted in the storefront’s windows.
-
Annual Winter Coat Drive Begins Monday
The Takoma Park Police Department’s annual Winter Coat Drive begins Monday, November 1, according to an emailed Community Advisory.
-
Police Release Arrest and Traffic Stop Data, Computer-Aided Dispatch Calls
The Takoma Park Police Department has released Arrest and Traffic Stop Data from 2015-2020 and Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) calls from 2018-2020. The August release follows one of the recommendations made by the city’s Reimagining Public Safety Task Force to increase transparency and awareness surrounding public safety data.
-
Quarry House Tavern to Require Proof of Vaccination
Starting November 1, Quarry House Tavern will require its guests to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or evidence of a negative COVID-19 test taken within the last 48 hours before entering the establishment, the outlet announced yesterday.
-
Police Investigating Two More Catalytic Converter Thefts
The Takoma Park Police Department is investigating two more thefts of catalytic converter units from vehicles, according to an emailed community advisory.
-
Armed Carjacking Suspect Arrested; Dog Recovered
Detectives from the Montgomery County Police – Major Crimes Division have arrested and charged one of three suspects in an armed carjacking that occurred in Rockville last Monday.