TAKOMA PARK – On March 6, Takoma Park Chief of Police Antonio DeVaul briefed the Takoma Park City Council on the 2018 crime statistics for the area. The comprehensive report highlights all the crimes …
Takoma Park City Council considers emergency plan
TAKOMA PARK — Takoma Park residents can be assured that their elected officials have a plan in place in the event an emergency strikes the city. Reviewed by the City Council on Feb. 6, the city’s Emer…
Takoma Park addresses junction redevelopment
TAKOMA PARK — With the vote to approve the Takoma Junction Redevelopment site plan approaching on July 25, the City Council continues to resolve questions regarding the project.
After the unveiling of…
Takoma Park corrects boundaries at former Adventist School
TAKOMA PARK — As the Potomac Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church prepares to sell the former John Nevins Andrews School property, the Takoma Park City Council discovered discrepancies in th…
Takoma Park passes new fiscal year budget
TAKOMA PARK — The Takoma Park City Council passed its FY2018-2019 budget Wednesday evening with a unanimous vote.
“I think the process worked well this year … the proposal from the city manager seemed…
Takoma Park considers abolishing inventory tax
TAKOMA PARK — The inventory tax could be abolished in Takoma Park to make the south county municipality a more attractive place for businesses.
“We have found, over the years, that we have a real hodg…
Stormwater fees discussed in Takoma Park and may nearly double
Takoma Park held a presentation on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2018, introducing new expenses and possible changes, including an increase to the city’s stormwater fee.
The plans are currently …
Takoma Park officially going to the dogs – park
Local resident Rebecca Bjork stops for a photo with her 2-year-old dog Prince during a walk at Piney Branch Neighborhood Park. PHOTO BY KATHLEEN STUBBS
TAKOMA PARK – A new dog park is slated to…
Takoma Park leaders reluctant to increase funds for police review
Police chief says council needs to confirm objectives of review
TAKOMA PARK— The city manager and the mayor said they do not want to pay more money for an external review of the police department eve…
Rockville study doesn’t wash
ROCKVILLE – Questions about fair and equitable pay remain in the city despite the recent completion of the long-awaited compensation and classification study.
It doesn’t“hit the mark” yet, said …