“Reclaim your City!” That’s the aim of PARK(ing) Day, “an annual worldwide event where artists, designers and citizens transform metered parking spots into temporary public parks.”…
Starbucks is coming to Takoma, to a storefront location at Carroll and Maple Streets, NW. Expect the company’s latest outlet — number 24,000-and-some — to…
Should Takoma Park eliminate its tax on business inventories? An Old Takoma business, S&A Beads, has made just that request to the city council. The council…
I recently asked my wife whether we could put a “Black Representation Matters” sign in our yard, alongside the “Black Lives Matter” sign we got…
Police-community relations is a sensitive topic, racially charged, critical to individuals’ feelings of safety and belonging in any diverse and crime-challenged community. I wouldn’t say…
It’s time to speak out about Takoma Park priorities for Montgomery County budget funding! County Executive Ike Leggett. Photo by Ed Kimmel What are your…
What to make of proposed ZTA 15-13, a Montgomery County zoning bill that would restrict the location of medical marijuana dispensaries in Takoma Park? Photo…
Takoma Park-Silver Spring is experiencing a school space crunch. Public schools are overcrowded and the problem is getting worse. The school system is taking steps…
Below is a letter I sent to Senator Jamie Raskin and Delegates Sheila Hixson, David Moon, and Will Smith, who represent District 20 in the…
Delegate David Moon (D-20) is the primary sponsor of proposed 2016 Maryland legislation that would enable Montgomery County to enroll new voters in county Board…