On October 2, 2024, at approximately 6:03 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the 400 block of Ethan Allen Avenue following a report of an armed robbery that had occurred earlier.
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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for a water rescue in the area of Hillwood Manor Park (1300 Elson St), off of 13th street near Linden Lane, on Tuesday morning.
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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the area of the 300blk of University Blvd E, near E Franklin Av, for smoke near Eastern Middle School. Once there, it was realized the smoke was coming from the school building that was home to Joann Leleck Elementary School at 710 Beacon Rd. in Silver Spring.
On Thursday, September 19, Montgomery College leaders, along with state and county officials, celebrated the grand opening of the Catherine and Isiah Leggett Math and Science Building at the Montgomery College Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus.
On September 23 at approximately 3:26 am, Takoma Park Police responded to a report of an armed carjacking/robbery in the 7400 block of New Hampshire Avenue, specifically in the parking lot of the Red Carpet Inn.
The popular Takoma Park Street Festival is back for its 43rd year on Sunday, October 6th, 2024 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm and thousands will fill the streets of Takoma Park to enjoy music, art, food and more.
The City of Takoma Park Police Department has announced the implementation of a Red-Light Camera Enforcement Program for what the department describes as an effort to enhance traffic safety and reduce the risk of accidents caused by red-light violations. “This initiative aims to deter dangerous driving behavior, improve compliance with traffic signals, and ultimately save lives.”
Two Maryland restaurants made the September edition of Eater DC’s list pointing diners toward the most intriguing or otherwise buzzworthy new restaurants in the D.C. area. Both Maryland restaurants happen to be located in Montgomery County, approximately 90 feet apart.
Takoma Park Police responded to a report of an armed robbery/kidnapping in the 6900 block of New Hampshire Avenue at approximately 12:16 pm on Tuesday.
The Takoma Park Police Department has shared that “Last night, two dogs were found unattended in the 6800 block of Laurel Avenue. They were safely picked up by Animal Services and are currently in good care.”
A jury in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, found three men guilty of first-degree murder and other charges related to a fatal shooting on Colony Road in Silver Spring on November 9, 2022, marking the first time a conviction for participation in a criminal organization resulting in death has been secured in the county. (more…)