Thanks to Victoria for sending: “Wanted to send in some photos of this cute little fella, relaxing in my backyard in Takoma, DC”
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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) (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. (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. (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. (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. (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: (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. (more…)
Thanks to S. for sending: “ice on road but this guy must have been speeding like hell…” Other readers report a helicopter above and “It seems that the driver might have fled the scene, which is who they’re searching for.”
From AlertDC: “MPD reports the 500 block of Sheridan St NW is closed in both directions due to crash activity. Please use alternate routes.” (more…)
A reader reported around 8pm: “Shooting (shots fired) at 7pm at the corner of 9th and K NE, 8-10 shots. Police said two shooters, nobody injured. Some windows and houses shot into.”
A reader reported: (more…)