Takoma (Takoma Park)

“FREE: Enormous (No, Really, Truly Enormous) Basket”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Beth for passing on from Craigslist:

“Not sure what to do with your deplorables? Looking for a storage solution for your tiskets and taskets? Want a place to put all your eggs at the same time? We have just the basket for you!

The Takoma Park Kinetic Sculpture team is looking for a new home for our award-winning flower basket — part of the sculpture we created for the American Visionary Art Museum’s annual race in Baltimore this year.

It is 14 feet long, 9 feet wide, and 9 feet tall at the top of the basket handle. The walls are 38 inches high side. (more…)

Takoma Bev Co Now Open in Takoma Park

By Prince Of Petworth


6917 Laurel Avenue via Takoma Bev Co

Thanks to a reader for sending word. Takoma Bev Co’s Facebook says:

“Takoma Bev Co is a neighborhood cafe that features hand crafted coffee, tea and cocktails, along with unique wine and beer offering, and a full cafe menu.”

Check out more info and their menu here.

Update from Main Street Takoma – thanks to Beth for sending:

“And hot off the press, Takoma Bev Co. will be expanding next door when PollySue’s Vintage Shop’s relocates to 6929 Laurel Ave”

Yoga Heights opening at 2nd Location in Takoma this Fall

By Prince Of Petworth

235 Carroll Street, NW
235 Carroll Street, NW (original rendering before construction was completed)

From a press release:

“Yoga Heights, a yoga studio at 3506 Georgia Ave. NW., announced today that they are opening their second location this fall in the Takoma Central Apartment building at 235 Carroll Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. Yoga Heights is a community oriented studio that offers classes for every body, at every level and every budget. (more…)

Bad Campaign for a Dog Park or Worst Campaign of All Time?

By Prince Of Petworth

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Ed. Note: Personally I’m pro dog park, as is probably not a surprise, and I understand frustration but SMDH at this campaign. We most recently spoke about the plans for a dog park in Takoma back in February.

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Today’s Rental has a “has a screened in balcony”

By Prince Of Petworth

Georgia Avenue at Butternut

This rental is located at Georgia Avenue at Butternut St, NW. The craigslist ad says:

“$1550 / 1br – 800ft2 – 1br w/balcony Top Floor

This lovely large one bedroom apartment is approximately 800sqft, has a screened in balcony and is located upstairs on the top floor. This unit receives natural light in the living room, bathroom and bedroom area. It features hallway closet, foyer, hardwood floors, large bedroom,
separate dining area, full size appliances with gas cooking and Foyer. The unit style is our most sought floor plan and rarely becomes available.

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We are charming five-story pet friendly building that offers spacious apartment homes with some facing Georgia Avenue. (more…)

Trattoria Da Lina Italian Restaurant Opens in Takoma Park – Check Out the Menu

By Prince Of Petworth

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7000 Carroll Ave courtesy Old Takoma Business Association

From an email:

“Trattoria Da Lina, Takoma Park’s newest restaurant, opened quietly this past weekend and will be open again to the public starting Wednesday, March 29th for dinner at 5:00pm. Diners will enjoy the rustic dining room complete with high ceilings, soft lighting and wood and brick accents. The open kitchen is view-able from the 55 seat dining room and future outdoor seating is planned. (Menu after the jump.) (more…)

“An unknown suspect walked into the back of the restaurant and stole four bags containing currency”

By Prince Of Petworth

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From the Takoma Police Department:

“On February 25, 2017, at approximately 11:45 am, Takoma Park Police responded for a report of a theft that occurred in the 6900 block of Laurel Avenue (Republic restaurant). An unknown suspect walked into the back of the restaurant and stole four bags containing currency. The suspect left the restaurant and fled down Eastern Avenue to Maple Avenue heading towards the District of Columbia. Takoma Park Police and Metropolitan Police Department canvassed the area with negative results. Three of the four bags were dropped by the suspect and recovered by police; the fourth bag is outstanding. The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 6’0 and 190 lbs.

Investigation continues under case #17010187. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301-270-1100 (tel://3012701100/) .”

Takoma (Northern Ward 4) Dog Park Progess: “we’re optimistic that our new location will get approved”

By Prince Of Petworth

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“This new site is located on a triangular parcel of land that is adjacent to the Frank R. Williams Building and the Takoma Aquatic Center building”

“Dear PoPville,

The Northern Ward 4 Dog Park Group’s dog park application resubmission was noticed in the D.C. register on February 24th and D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation is now accepting public comments until March 27th.  D.C. residents can write in to DPR at [email protected] and provide an official comment on the dog park application.  This has been an ongoing saga but we’re optimistic that our new location will get approved as we worked closely with DPR as well as dog park proponents and opponents to select this new site.”

Today’s Rental is “an ideal combination of convenient location, gorgeous features, and wide-ranging amenities”

By Prince Of Petworth

255 Carroll St Nw

This rental is located at 255 Carroll Street, NW. The craigslist ad says:

“$1528 / 1br – 543ft2 – Move In By 2/28/17 No Prorate Rent!!!

For an ideal combination of convenient location, gorgeous features, and wide-ranging amenities, choose from any of the studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom homes at Takoma Central. These apartments have well-appointed kitchens complete with Energy Star-rated appliances and granite countertops. The Espresso-bean-finish cabinets are striking and provide plenty of space for your kitchenware and goods. Other impressive features include water-saving plumbing fixtures, wide-plank flooring in the living rooms and kitchens, and in-home washers and dryers. Other available features include walk-in closets, Juliet balconies, and breakfast bars! The community also provides a host of amenities, including a gym, a secluded courtyard, and a business center. On top of it all, this LEED-certified community is located nearby the Takoma DC Red Line Metro Station. Call today to schedule a tour!”

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FLOORPLAN/UNIT AMENITIES: (more…)

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