Event

Music. Art. Food. Community. The Takoma Park Folk Festival brings it all together for one free, unforgettable day. Discover six stages of live music from around the world, shop an acclaimed juried craft show, enjoy international cuisine, connect with local community organizations, and let the kids explore crafts and activities in the Children's Nook. It's one of the region's most beloved traditions, and a celebration of the creativity, diversity, and welcoming spirit that has long defined Takoma Park.

New this year! Jam at the Crossroads is a place for musicians of all levels to come together and be part of the music.


Glenmont

2:07pm Update: All lanes of southbound MD-97 (Georgia Ave) at MD-182 (Layhill Rd) have reopened. Expect residual delays.

A traffic incident has closed all southbound lanes of MD-97 (Georgia Ave) at MD-182 (Layhill Rd), according to a severe traffic alert issued by Alert Montgomery.


Beyond MoCo

A former Maryland resident has pleaded guilty to submitting fraudulent claims after collecting pay from multiple federal agencies and, on several occasions, claiming to work 33 hours in a single day, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia.

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DMV

Andy’s Pizza has been named the winner of Washington City Paper’s “Best Late Night Eats” award in the publication’s 2026 Best of D.C. readers’ poll, competing against restaurants throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.

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