On December 27, at approximately 12:48 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the 8600 block of Flower Avenue for an armed robbery that had just occurred.
Origin, an upcoming film written and directed by Ava DuVernay and based on Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson, will be out in theaters on January 19th (trailer available below). The movie, which is about “the unspoken system that has shaped America and chronicles how lives today are defined by a hierarchy of human divisions” stars two Montgomery County natives- Jon Bernthal and Myles Frost.
Craft Beer & Wine is opening soon at 4459 Willard Ave. in Chevy Chase. The location is close to the Friendship Heights Metro station and a few blocks from Maryland’s border with DC.
Per Montgomery County: “Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing on the Takoma Park Minor Master Plan Amendmenton Jan. 25, 2024 at 7 p.m. at Takoma Park Middle School, which is located at 7611 Piney Branch Road, Takoma Park, Md.
FREE Shred Day
Join us at Lafayette Federal Credit Union for a Free Community Shred Day, an event dedicated to helping you protect your privacy and the environment! Bring your old bank statements, bills, medical records, and any other paper documents that need secure disposal, and we'll take care of them on the spot.
Why You Should Come:
Protect Your Privacy: Safely shred sensitive documents to help prevent identity theft.
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Exciting Giveaways & Prizes: Don't miss out on giveaways and be sure to enter our drawing for a chance to win one of four $100 gift cards.
This event is open to all! It's a fantastic opportunity to clean out those old documents cluttering up your home, safe in the knowledge that they will be disposed of securely. Plus, it's completely free!
Don't miss out on this chance to declutter safely, enjoy some free treats, and possibly win a great prize. We look forward to seeing you there, rain or shine!
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Per MCPD: “Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 2nd District Patrol Investigations Unit are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Demarco Lyles of Silver Spring and Anthony Burno of Washington D.C., in connection to a string of theft from autos and vandalism in the Chevy Chase area. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a single vehicle crash on westbound MD200 (ICC) near mile marker 4.3, before Shady Grove Rd on Wednesday, December 27.
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Chief Antonio DeVaul from the Takoma Park Police Department has announced the arrest of Julia Rubin, 31, of Hyattsville, Maryland for residential burglary. A 17-year-old male suspect was also arrested at the time.
Fair Access for Western Montgomery County, a group comprised of residents that advocate the interests of farmers, students, senior citizens, churches, and non-profit organizations located in Western Montgomery County, released the following statement regarding the three-year anniversary of White’s Ferry’s closure: (more…)
Per Montgomery County: “Montgomery County Recreation’s RecFit passes will be free for Montgomery County residents again in 2024. The free RecFit pass provides access to fully equipped fitness rooms, open gym (drop-in) activities and game rooms at any community recreation center during regularly scheduled hours. (more…)
