While Katherine Paterson’s beloved novel Bridge to Terabithia takes place in the fictional rural town of Lark Creek, Virginia, the story has roots much closer to home in Montgomery County.
Takoma Park
Takoma Park is preparing to celebrate Independence Day with its annual July 4 Parade and Evening Street Party, bringing together residents for a day of community pride, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities.
The Takoma Park Police Department is investigating an assault involving a knife that occurred at approximately 9:44am on June 12 in the 8400 block of Piney Branch Road, outside a local laundromat.
Four people were arrested on trespassing and drug-related charges after Takoma Park Police discovered them inside a shed attached to a church property earlier this week.
The Takoma Park Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred early Sunday morning in the 100 block of Philadelphia Avenue.
The Maple Community Association, in partnership with the City of Takoma Park, will host the 3rd Annual Takoma Park Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 20.
Takoma Park Police are investigating an attempted armed carjacking that occurred early Sunday morning in the area of Flower Avenue and Maplewood Avenue.
Takoma Park Police are investigating an alleged assault and theft that occurred Tuesday afternoon at the Walgreens located in the 1300 block of University Boulevard.
The Takoma Park Police Department has announced that it has been forced to create a new official Facebook page due to ongoing technical issues that Facebook has been unable to resolve.
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Update: Opening has been postponed until 5/29.
A new seafood buffet restaurant called Hibachi Grill Seafood Buffet has opened at 6867 New Hampshire Avenue in Takoma Park. (more…)