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takomagetherVivat res publica populi A local newsletter |
Thu Jun 25 Issue No. 002 Edited by Justin Rood |
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MCPS Facing Trump Admin Probe Over Transgender Student Athlete, Facility Rules Montgomery County Public Schools is one of three Maryland school systems being investigated by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.
MoCo Show · 2026-06-23 17:45
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Md. primary election 2026: Local results for county executive, councils
Maryland's primary election Tuesday kicks off an election cycle that will lead to changes in key leadership positions in each layer of government.
WTOP Maryland · 2026-06-24 12:01
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The DC area is the perfect place to live and raise a family — if you’re a tick
While it’s hard to quantify exactly how many more ticks there are, researchers say the D.C.-area tick population is growing and thriving.
WTOP Maryland · 2026-06-25 04:50
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Will Milam to be new Montgomery County sheriff
Milam's campaign heated up when the union that represents sheriff's deputies spoke up about what it called a toxic work environment, turnover and low morale under Sheriff Maxwell Uy.
NBC4 Washington · 2026-06-24 05:28
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García wins Democratic primary for District 1 county council seat
Beltsville resident Michelle García on Tuesday won the Democratic primary election for Prince George’s County Council District 1, which represents the northern third of College Park. Because no Republican candidates ran in Tuesday’s primary, García will have no opposition during the November general election unless an Independent or write-in candidate runs against her. García is
Streetcar Suburbs · 2026-06-24 02:05
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McCarthy, Lazo appear to finish first in contested MoCo school board races
The top two candidates will appear on the General Election ballot in November, which means McCarthy likely will face Cassandra “Cassi” Sung, the other top vote-getter in the District 3 seat while Lazo will likely be running against Brenda Diaz for the at-large seat.
Bethesda Magazine · 2026-06-24 01:47
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Will ballot printing errors impact Md. primary elections?
Because of the mix-up, the state reissued ballots to everyone who received a mail-in ballot. But not every voter who got a second ballot actually needed one.
WTOP Maryland · 2026-06-23 19:28
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Montgomery Co. student wins Yellowstone trip for America250 essay contest poem
Inspired by celebrations planned for America250, Montgomery Blair High School student Mengtong Xiang crafted a poem for the America’s Field Trip contest.
WTOP Maryland · 2026-06-24 03:49
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Why coal is getting a second wind in Maryland
Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss would love to fire up the old coal plant down the road, so he was pleased to hear this month that President Donald Trump plans to put millions into rebooting the shuttered facility.
The Banner · 2026-06-25 05:30
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Outgoing Montgomery Co. exec and council hopeful on issues faced by county’s next leaders
"Everybody's going to have to deal with the tax issue," he said the day after the Maryland primary.
WTOP Maryland · 2026-06-24 21:18
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Moore: ‘We are planning on coming back’ for redistricting special session
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said Wednesday that lawmakers will be summoned to Annapolis soon to clear the way for the state to redraw its congressional district boundaries to further favor Democrats.
The Banner · 2026-06-24 16:23
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ICE awards nearly $200 million in migrant-child location work to a Virginia firm with no prior federal contracts
The ICE order is the first for Savvy Professor LLC — a firm announced in April that secured a lucrative federal contract just two months later.
Project Salt Box · 2026-06-23 16:32
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Montgomery Co. jury finds man guilty in 2022 murder involving MS-13 gang members
Montgomery County prosecutors say multiple MS-13 gang members are behind a 2022 shooting that left one man dead and another wounded.
WTOP Maryland · 2026-06-24 17:29
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Seven People, Two Pets Displaced After Kitchen Fire
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services MCFRS) responded to a house fire Wednesday evening in the 4800 block of Aspen Hill Road. According to MCFRS spokesperson David Pazos, the fire
MoCo Show · 2026-06-24 22:32
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Teen Charged as Adult After Foot Chase Leads to Recovery of Loaded Ghost Gun
Montgomery County Police arrested a 17-year-old male and charged him as an adult following a burglary investigation that led to the recovery of a loaded, privately-made firearm, commonly known as a "ghost gun."
MoCo Show · 2026-06-24 14:36
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D.C. teen allegedly found with ghost gun, arrested in downtown Silver Spring
A judge ordered 17-year-old boy to be held without bond in MoCo jail
Bethesda Magazine · 2026-06-24 18:38
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Former U.Md. cornerback Tino Ellis sought love. The island had other plans
Tino Ellis, a former cornerback for the University of Maryland, entered the Peacock show Love Island's villa to try his hand at finding a mate.
WTOP Maryland · 2026-06-24 13:41
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Nearly Century-Old Dor-Ne Corset Shoppe Reopens Following Move To Colesville
After more than two decades in downtown Silver Spring and more than 90 years in business, Dor-Ne Corset Shoppe has officially reopened in its new home at the Meadowood Shopping Center in Colesville.
MoCo Show · 2026-06-24 08:08
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Road closures in effect for Great American State Fair. Here's a map
WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 22: An arch across the street from a 110-foot “Freedom 250” Ferris wheel during final preparations for the Great American State Fair on the National Mal on Monday, June 22, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Al Drago for The Washington Post via Getty Images)
NBC4 Washington · 2026-06-24 08:58
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The Week Ahead | Jun 25 – 28 |
21 on the calendar
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Takoma Park · six wards
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THU 25 |
| Canta Juego: Spanish Circle Time |
10:30 AM · Library Program Room |
THU 25 |
| Dance On weekly Creative Aging online dance class |
11:00 AM · 7117 Maple Avenue |
THU 25 |
| [Community Program] Takoma Village: An Afternoon of Board Games |
12:30 PM · Library Program Room |
THU 25 |
| Willow Avenue String Band |
7:00 PM · Gazebo |
FRI 26 |
12:00 PM · TPSS Co-op |
FRI 26 |
| Teens Night Out - Watch Party |
6:00 PM · Long Branch Community Recreation Center 9700 Piney Branch Road Silver Spring |
FRI 26 |
| INDEPENDENTS DAY: A Night of Creative Expression |
7:30 PM · Takoma Park Community Center > Auditorium - 7500 Maple Avenue Takoma Park MD 20912 |
FRI 26 |
| Salsa N’ Slices @ Roscoe’s Pizzeria |
9:30 PM · Roscoe’s Neapolitan Pizzeria |
SAT 27 |
10:00 AM · White Oak Library 11701 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring |
SAT 27 |
10:00 AM · Greenthinker Zero Waste Store |
SAT 27 |
| Takoma Park Flea/Art Market |
10:00 AM · Seekers Church |
SAT 27 |
| Celtic Faculty Concert at School of Musical Traditions |
6:00 PM · School of Musical Traditions |
SAT 27 |
7:00 PM · Takoma Station Tavern |
SAT 27 |
| Dive-In Movie: Madagascar 3 |
8:30 PM · Germantown Outdoor Pool 18905 Kingsview Road |
SUN 28 |
| Takoma Park Farmers Market |
5:00 AM · Parking Lot with Entrance at 6931 Laurel Ave |
SUN 28 |
9:00 AM · Takoma Park Gazebo |
SUN 28 |
10:00 AM · White Oak Library 11701 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring |
SUN 28 |
| MoCo IRC Solidarity Festival |
11:00 AM · The Streetery on Laurel Avenue |
SUN 28 |
| Book Signing with Austin K. Graff |
12:00 PM · Tabletop |
SUN 28 |
3:30 PM · Library Program Room |
SUN 28 |
| Memento Mori Book Club with Ali |
6:00 PM · People’s Book |
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