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All City government buildings -- including the Community Center, Library, Recreation Center, Computer Learning Center and Heffner Center - will be closed and activities will be canceled on Tuesday, Feb. 9th. Please check the Notice Board or call the Inclement Weather Line at 301-891-7101 x 5605 for updates regarding activities on Wednesday, February 10th. Due to the conditions of City streets, the use of the sanitation crews for second shift plow truck driving, and the forecast of significant additional snow beginning on Tuesday, the City has canceled Tuesday trash and recycling collections. This collection will be provided next week. The Takoma Park Police Department will remain open as always.
NEW! Snow Removal Tips
February 5, 2010
City snow plows will be out around the clock once the snow starts. Please help Public Works clear your streets better by following these tips.
NEW! First Time Home Buyer Closing Cost Assistance Award Contest
February 3, 2010
First time home buyers who are residents of Montgomery County may be eligible to win $5,000 towards a the purchase of a Montgomery County home by submitting an application and an essay on "What Homeownership Means to Me". Sponsored by the Affordable Housing Conference of Montgomery County, the contest deadline is March 1, 2010. For details click HERE
NEW! Call for Public Art - Three Projects
February 3, 2010
The Arts and Humanities Commission (AHC) is pleased to announce a Call for Entries for the following public art projects: LONG BRANCH GATEWAY SCULPTURE, SITE SPECIFIC PUBLIC ART, and GATEWAY ART PANELS. Deadline for submissions is 4:30 p.m. on Monday, March 1. For more information, CLICK on the name of the individual project or contact the AHC at 301.891.7224.
NEW! Takoma Park Police Department on Facebook
February 3, 2010
The City of Takoma Park Police Department has joined the modern world with the new addition of a Facebook account, allowing us to quickly disperse critical information to as many of our citizens as possible. Log on, become a fan, and receive police communications directly to your Facebook page.
NEW! Poets/Visual Artists Collaborative Show Opens
February 3, 2010
The Arts and Humanities Commission is pleased to announce “This Is Our Body", an exhibition of thematically linked multi-media works, and Takoma Park’s third collaboration between poets and visual artists since since 2007. The show opens with a public reception on Feb. 19th, at 6PM and runs until March 29th in the Community Center Atrium Gallery.
Attention Fourth Graders!
January 25, 2010
The Maryland Municipal League is hosting the “If I Were Mayor” essay contest on the importance of civic volunteering, open to all fourth grade students. Check out the brochure and study guide.
Takoma Park Resident Survey 2009 Released
January 22,2010
On Monday, January 25, 2010, National Research Center, Inc. presented the results of the 2009 Resident Survey to the City Council. For more information, please visit HERE
WSSC Water Main work to close Sligo Creek Parkway
December 11, 2009
WSSC will close Sligo Creek Parkway from Maple Ave. to Kennebec starting Monday, Dec. 14 until late March of 2010 to repair water mains. Motorists are advised to use Flower Avenue as an alternate route.
Linden Avenue construction launched Dec. 15
December 7, 2009
The replacement of the retaining wall and installation of a stormwater management system at the dead end of Linden Avenue will begin on December 15, 2009. The project is anticipated to take 6 months until completion. More information is available HERE.
State Highway Construction on New Hampshire Avenue
This spring, the City of Takoma Park will be partnering with the U.S. Census to count all our residents. For more information, visit our Census 2010 page HERE.
Events at the City of Takoma Park Library. Including neighborhood circle time, book clubs and more. Registration required for some events, as indicated in listing. For a few events, it is encouraged, but not required, as noted. You can view programs HERE or register online by going to www.takomapark.info/library/registration.html or by calling 301-891-7259. Events take place in the Library unless otherwise noted.
The latest edition of Snapshots is running on City TV, and is now available for viewing online.
The latest edition of Snapshots features The NewAve website project; Takoma-Langley Crossroads Ribbon Cutting Ceremony; and International Art Arrives in Takoma Park. It is available on line HERE and is also running on City TV. View schedule information HERE.
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