-
CAIR Condemns Vandalism in Takoma Park
The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) yesterday condemned an act of vandalism where a swastika was spray-painted onto the back of a vehicle in Takoma Park, and welcomed a hate crime investigation by local authorities into the incident.
-
Takoma Park Police Holding Essentials Drive for Animal Shelters
Takoma Park Police will be holding an Essentials Drive for the Montgomery County Animal Shelters starting next week.
-
Takoma Park Mayor Releases Statement on Recent Incidents
Takoma Park Mayor Kate Stewart has released a statement on two recent incidents that occurred in the city, one of which is being investigated as a possible hate crime.
-
Vandalism to Vehicle Being Investigated as Possible Hate Crime
Takoma Park Police are investigating vandalism to a vehicle as a possible hate crime.
-
County, Takoma Park Announce Holiday Schedule Changes
Montgomery County and the City of Takoma Park have announced scheduling changes for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
-
Urban Winery Closes for Winter in Anticipation of Relocating
The Urban Winery has moved out of its space on Bonifant Street for the winter in anticipation of relocating in the spring, according to CEO Damon Callis. Callis told the Source that while the Bonifant location had been a good one for them, the growth in the winery’s production demands meant they needed to find…
-
Winter Coat Drive Collects Over 600 Coats
The Takoma Park Police Department’s Winter Coat Drive has collected over 600 winter coats and over 200 other items in this year’s campaign. The annual coat drive, which began November 2 and ended December 18, was held in partnership with Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington and other local charities.
-
New Purple Line Utility Work to Begin Monday in Silver Spring
Purple Line contractors plan to begin two additional utility relocation projects in Silver Spring on Monday, Dec. 21, weather permitting, according to the Maryland Transit Administration. The first involves relocating both underground and overhead utilities along a stretch of 16th Street. The project will start at Lyttonsville Road, just south of Second Avenue, and go…
-
Takoma Park Mayor Issues Statement on Police Officer’s Arrest for Sexual Abuse of a Minor
Takoma Park Mayor Kate Stewart has issued a statement in response to news of a Takoma Park police officer’s arrest for sexual abuse of a minor. Citing court documents, WJLA-TV last week reported that 42-year-old Eric Mueller had been arrested in a case involving a 17-year-old female juvenile that occurred shortly before Thanksgiving.