6400 Chillum Pl NW

Thanks to all who passed on the sad note from 3 Stars:

“After almost 10 years, We’re closing our doors

Thank you DMV for all of your support! Over the years you gave us the opportunity to Experiment, Help Build a Community of Beer Lovers, & Celebrate with you, and we will always have love for you!

Our taproom will be closing Sunday Night Read More

Thanks to Victoria for sending: “Wanted to send in some photos of this cute little fella, relaxing in my backyard in Takoma, DC”

If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

This rental is located at 7019 Georgia Ave NW near Dahlia St. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1,885 / 1br – 695ft2 – Call today to Be the First to See the New Dahlia Apartments (Takoma Park DC) Read More

photo by Sam Kittner

From a press release:

“Takoma Trukgarten is Saturday, June 4th, 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm
New Breweries and Food Vendors Added

Tickets are available for the Takoma Trukgarten on Saturday, June 4th, from 12 noon – 5:00 pm! This one-day beer festival features local breweries pouring craft beers and cider: Silver Branch Brewing Co., Smoketown Brewing, Manor Hill Brewing, Streetcar 82, DC Brau, Peabody Heights Brewing Co, Union Craft Brewing, Anxo Cider, plus the Girl and the Vine, Zinnia, Takoma Bev Co. Each brewery will bring multiple beers.

Food from Pho Wheels, Soko Butcher, Chero’s Grill and DC Pretzel Company. Vegetarian options available. Read More

“Takoma Park Street Festival
Sunday, October 2nd, 2022, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

The popular Takoma Park Street Festival returns for its 41st year of music, vendors, food and fun in Takoma Park. This year’s festival takes place on Sunday, October 2, 2022 from 10:00 am-5:00 pm on Carroll Avenue in Takoma Park, MD to Carroll Street, NW in Takoma, DC. Read More

via Old Takoma Business Association

From the Old Takoma Business Association:

“Black Box Botanical, is a curated houseplant and lifestyle shop opening at 7059 Blair Road, Suite 100 in Takoma, DC. The shop carries a variety of low maintenance tropical houseplants, home goods, books and accessories sourced from District based minority owned businesses. Adult Art Classes and wellness courses are also hosted within the shop. Read More

7306 Carroll Ave courtesy Old Takoma Business Association

Ed. Note: Scroll to the bottom for some incredibly scrumptious photos courtesy of Beth.

From the Old Takoma Business Association:

“Soko Butcher is now open at 7306 Carroll Ave in Takoma Park. The shop is both a classic butcher and deli offering various cuts of meat, fermented foods, deli sandwiches and breakfast sandwiches. Read More

7306 Carrol Ave.

Thanks to Beth for sending “Soko, the long-awaited butcher and sandwich shop in Takoma Park, posted its menu. They look close to opening!” Check out the menu: Read More

available at 6 Grant Avenue, Takoma Park via Old Takoma Business Association

From the Old Takoma Business Association:

“The Green Rooster Truck is now open in Takoma Park. The mostly plant-based food truck sits permanently in the parking lot of The Still Point Spa and complements both the spa and other Takoma Junction offerings. Read More