Popular Takoma Park Vietnamese food truck, Muối Tiêu (pronounced “mooey tew”), will be moving into the former Mark’s Kitchen space (7006 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park) this fall as a Vietnamese […]
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The City of Takoma Park will be holding its Independence Day celebration starting with a parade at 10am on Tuesday, July 4th followed by an evening celebration in the form of an evening street party from 6pm to 9pm. Additional information, per the City of Takoma Park below:
Evening Celebration: EVENING STREET PARTY
On June 26 at approximately 11:11 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the 7300 block of Piney Branch Road for the report of a strong arm robbery and assault that had just occurred.
According to police, “An unknown suspect struck the victim’s vehicle’s bumper with his vehicle. When the victim got out of her vehicle and attempted to call 911 on her cell phone, the suspect got out of his vehicle, forcefully removed the cell phone from the victim’s hands and fled in his vehicle, striking the victim with his vehicle. The victim was not seriously physically injured.”
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People’s Book, a woman-owned general purpose bookstore, has announced it will be opening at 7014-A Westmoreland Ave in Takoma Park on Tuesday, June 27. According to People’s Book, “the store will have a diverse selection of over 12,000 books, with a special focus on children’s literature, local interests, new releases and independent magazines. The inventory will also include book-themed gifts. Locally roasted drip coffee, kombucha, and other beverages and treats will be available.” The store plans to announce an official grand opening celebration at a later date.
“We’re so excited to provide readers of all ages opportunities to explore, learn, and connect with their neighbors,” said Megan Bormet, store owner and former elementary school educator. “Helping kids and adults find books they love is what I like to do best, and I’m thrilled that we can do this at People’s Book.”
On Saturday, June 24 at approximately 4:30 pm, Takoma Park police responded to the 7000 block of New Hampshire Avenue (Grace United Methodist Church) for a burglary, according to a press release by the Takoma Park Police Department.
Per Takoma Park Police: “Unknown suspect(s) broke into the church sometime on June 22 and damaged an equipment cabinet and ransacked a private area of the church. It is unknown at this time if any property was stolen. The investigation continues under case #230030269. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301-270-1100.” Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps
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Planet Fitness has announced it will be opening new locations at 6881 New Hampshire Ave. in Takoma Park and 2201 Randolph Rd. in Wheaton (Glenmont). Construction is scheduled to begin soon and both locations are expected to open by the end of the year. The Glenmont location will be next to the existing Lidl.
According to Planet Fitness, “Both locations will offer state-of-the-art cardio machines and strength equipment, a 30-Minute Express Circuit, fully equipped locker rooms and numerous flat screen televisions. They also will feature a PF Black Card® Spa area with HydroMassage beds, massage chairs, tanning, a RelaxSpace Wellness Pod (where members can relax, reset and focus on their mental health for up to 15 minutes) and a Recovery Lounge offering a multi-sensory experience combining hot, cold and compression therapy.
Chief Antonio DeVaul from the Takoma Park Police Department has announced the arrest of Merhender Birmingham, 47, of no fixed address, for an open warrant for 1st Degree Assault and possession of Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) Crack Cocaine on Monday morning.
Per Takoma Park Police: On Monday, June 19, at approximately 11:51 am, Takoma Park Police initiated a traffic stop in the 7400 block of New Hampshire Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland. Investigation revealed that the vehicle was unregistered, uninsured and the vehicle driver was unlicensed. Birmingham, who was an occupant in the vehicle, was known to police to have an outstanding warrant for 1st Degree Assault in Takoma Park. Birmingham was placed under arrest. A search incident to arrest yielded he was in possession of Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) Crack Cocaine. Other items of evidentiary value were recovered. The vehicle was towed pending a search warrant.
Chief Antonio DeVaul from the Takoma Park Police Department announced the arrest of Jessica Delgadillo, 46, of Severn, Maryland, for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Hit & Run that occurred early on Saturday morning (June 17th).
Per Takoma Park Police: On June 17 at approximately 1:09 am, Takoma Park Police were in the 7600 block of New Hampshire Avenue on the scene of a four-vehicle collision when Delgadillo side swiped the driver door of the police officer’s cruiser and fled into Prince George’s County. Officers were able to locate Delgadillo, who displayed numerous indicators of possibly being under the influence of alcohol. A Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) was conducted, which she failed. Delgadillo was arrested and transported to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.
Per Takoma Park Police: On February 18, 2023 at approximately 3:22 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the 7400 block of New Hampshire Avenue (Quality Inn) for reports of an armed robbery and assault. The two victims and three suspects were hanging out together when one of the three suspects pulled a handgun and robbed the victims of property. All three suspects fled the area in an unknown direction. Descriptions of the suspects were provided by the victims.
Wenceslas Palle Sende, 31, of New Carrollton, Maryland. Sende is being held at the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections on unrelated charges. Luis Ivan Marquez, 25, of Silver Spring, Maryland. Marquez is being held at the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections for a homicide. An arrest warrant was submitted for Marquez for his role in the Takoma Park incident. Investigation is on-going.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services were called to the scene of a basement fire on the 700 block of Elm St., off of Ethan Allen Ave., in Takoma Park at approximately 11pm on Wednesday night.
According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, crews arrived to find a fire in the basement of a single family home and were able to knock down the bulk of the fire by 11:19pm. The fire was fully extinguished soon after and no injuries were reported. Three residents have been displaced and damage totaled to approximately $55K ($30K in contents and $25K was structural).
Sept. 14 Public Hearing for Takoma Park Minor Master Plan Amendment Scheduled by Montgomery Planning
Community encouraged to sign up to testify and continue providing feedback on draft plan re-envisioning areas along Maple Avenue and Flower Avenue, including the Washington Adventist campus area.
The Montgomery County Planning Board, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 6 p.m. for the Takoma Park Minor Master Plan Amendment. At its June 8 meeting, the Planning Board added its comments and accepted the Working Draft of the plan as the Public Hearing Draft, which the public is encouraged to view and provide in-person or virtual feedback by signing up to testify at the public hearing.