Silver Spring

Sligo Creek is a lifeblood for wildlife in Takoma Park, an important tributary in our watershed, and a source of creativity and inspiration for local artists. Two photographers and a mixed-media artist will share their work inspired by the creek and its environs in the Celebrating Sligo Creek exhibition at the Takoma Park Community Center, with a free opening reception on June 15. The exhibition, which will be on view until Sept. 7, features work by Julius Kassovic, Lynn Alleva Lilley, and Steven Robinson.

Julius Kassovic is a fine-art photographer based in Silver Spring. Since 2005, Sligo Creek has been his major muse and the subject of his Intimate Waterscapes series.While working around the world in staff positions with the Peace Corps, he used color negative film to document Peace Corps projects. His work has been exhibited in galleries in the D.C. area and in other states and countries. “I have been intensively shooting photos in Sligo Creek, and I keep finding new expressions of its beauty,” he said. ”I wade into the creek to capture dreamlike images reflecting through the shallow water that appear to be double exposures but are true representations of the creek’s beauty.”

Takoma Park Police is searching for a 15 year old male named Jaydon Naim Ponce Sosa who has been missing since Tuesday, May 30th at approximately 7:50pm. He was last see on the 8500 block of Flower Ave in Takoma Park and was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black ripped jeans, and white nike shoes. If you can help find this person, please reach out to Takoma Park Police by calling 301-270-1100 or texting tip411.

Per Takoma Park Police: Private First Class Manny Gaitan was selected Officer of the Year 2021 and Private First Class Pandelis Hinaris was selected Officer of the Year 2022 because of their dedication to duty and significant accomplishments and contributions throughout those years.

Their work and actions contributed significantly to the department’s visions and goals through their extraordinary efforts in the accomplishment of extremely difficult police work requiring skills and intelligence.  They demonstrated outstanding performance by showing initiative, perseverance and dedication to duty in highly credible police work.

Per Takoma Park Police: Residential parking permit renewal begins on Monday, June 5.  To determine whether you need to renew your permit, please check your vehicle’s windshield or back window for the small rectangular expiration sticker.  If you have a sticker with an expiration of June 2023 or older, you must renew your permit prior to June 30, 2023. To purchase a residential parking permit, you must be a City resident and live in a residential zone.  If you renew in person, in order to expedite the process, please be prepared to provide a copy of your current vehicle registration and license which shows your Takoma Park address.

You may also send in a renewal request by mail.  A decal and year sticker for each registered vehicle will be mailed back within three business days of receipt. Two visitor parking permits will be included for each address. Please add $1.00 for shipping and handling.  Permit applications can be found on the City’s website under services and then permits and licenses:  www.takomaparkmd.gov. If you have any questions, please contact parking enforcement at 301-891-7112.