5/27 Update: The fire originated from a powerstrip with multiple items plugged in (fan/dehumidifier). One dog dead, one firefighter injured.
2nd Alarm Fire in Takoma Park Apartment Building
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Mayor and City Council Designate Jamal T. Fox as Takoma Park’s Next City Manager
Per the City of Takoma Park:
Chuck E. Cheese’s Game Room Now Available at Both MoCo Locations
A few weeks ago, both MoCo Chuck E. Cheese locations reopened for gameplay after over a year of the games not being available due to the pandemic.
Prince George’s County Police Investigating Homicide of Takoma Park Teenager
The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal assault that occurred earlier this month in Langley Park. The victim is 15-year-old Nelson Ramos of Takoma Park.
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The Takoma Park Police Department has announced that David Hall Dixon, a member of the Pentagon Force Protection Agency, has been arrested and charged with two counts of second degree murder and two counts of use of a handgun in commission of a felony. Dixon shot and killed Dominique Williams (32), and James Johnson (38) on Wednesday morning in the parking lot of the Takoma Overlook Condominiums located at 7333 New Hampshire Avenue in Takoma Park. He told police that he saw the victims attempting to breaking into a vehicle .
The victims were shot while attempting to drive away from the scene. He is also being charged with attempted second degree murder and use of a handgun in the commission of a felony assault against Michael Thomas (36), the driver of the vehicle Dixon shot into.
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4/3 Update: Donut Run will remain closed for the weekend to give its staff some rest before returning on Monday, 4/5
Shawn Petersen and Nicole Dao opened Donut Run in Takoma (6904 4th St NW, just outside of Takoma Park) on January 2nd.
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Long Branch Library Renovations Completed
Takoma Park resident Peter Franchot to run for Governor
Franchot has held statewide office in Maryland since 2007, when he was first elected as Maryland’s Comptroller. Previously, Franchot represented District 20 (part of Montgomery County) in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1986 through 2006.
Great Shoals Takoma Park to Close, Main Street Pearl Bubble Tea to Take Over
Our friends at Great Shoals Takoma Park announced that December 24th would be the location’s last day of business.
Tomorrow (June 1) at 6 PM, the City of Takoma Park will host a moment of reflection and a call to action event. This event will feature several Takoma Park leaders and activists, acting as “a united front, [to] take a public stance against racism.” The event will be held via radio broadcast on Takoma Park Radio Station 94.3 FM.
The event page on the Takomaparkmd.gov website has posted the following message: