The Takoma Park Police Department collected 347 pounds of unwanted and expired medication during the nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day held on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
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The City of Takoma Park has released unofficial results from its November 3, 2026, municipal election, with Talisha Searcy leading the mayoral race and several City Council contests separated by narrow margins.
Popular Takoma Park burrito spot San Pancho is expanding with a second Montgomery County location, this time in Bethesda. The restaurant’s coffee has also garnered a strong reputation in the area with customers lining up out the door for a Matcha Horchata Latte or Horchata Cold Brew.
A Takoma Park restaurant has been selected as the home of Maryland’s best enchilada as part of a nationwide list by Mashed highlighting a standout version of the Mexican dish in every state.
MilePost 7 Pub, a new restaurant preparing to open at 8000 Flower Avenue in Takoma Park, will host a sneak peek event on Saturday, October 31, from 1pm to 8pm. (more…)
A rare piebald deer was spotted and photographed near Sligo Creek in Takoma Park on Sunday. The photo was taken by Eric Hensal and shared in the Capital Naturalist Facebook group, where it quickly attracted attention. The post received more than 2,000 likes within its first 12 hours.
Southbound New Hampshire Avenue is closed following a serious two-vehicle collision in the Takoma Park area late Sunday morning.
Washington Gas is preparing to replace the gas main system along Laurel Avenue, resulting in a full closure of the street through the end of the year.
The City of Takoma Park Recreation Department will host its annual Monster Bash on Saturday, October 31, with an afternoon of Halloween activities, a costume parade and contest, and a street party.
Cielo Rojo in Takoma Park has been ranked the No. 6 restaurant in the D.C. area by Washington Post food critic Elazar Sontag as part of his list of “The 40 Best Restaurants in and Around D.C.”
The Takoma Park Police Department, Prince George’s County Police Department and Maryland-National Capital Park Police will hold an interjurisdictional public safety meeting.