City of Takoma Park

City Status and Information Report - Week of May 5 - May 9, 2008

Fri, 09 May 2008 20:15:00 GMT

A weekly update from City Staff.

NEW! FUNCTION AT THE JUNCTION CONCERTS!

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:35:00 GMT

Kick off the beginning of your summer weekends with a hot new concert series on Friday nights at Takoma Junction starting May 16! Sponsored by the City of Takoma Park and the Takoma Park-Silver Spring Co-op, there will be free live music from 6:00pm-8:00pm in the parking lot next to the Co-op. For more information, call 301-891-7231.

City Status and Information Report - Week of April 28 - May 2, 2008

Thu, 01 May 2008 20:48:00 GMT

A weekly update from City Staff.

NEW! Champion Trees

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:46:00 GMT

The Takoma Park Tree Commission is looking for a few Champions. Nominate your Champion Oak, Beech and Sycamore Trees here.

NEW! MTA Takoma/Langley Crossroads Transit Station Meeting

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:42:00 GMT

The Maryland Transit Administration is having a meeting to discuss the design of the new Transit Station in Takoma/Langley Crossroads on Tuesday April 29th from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Langley Park Community Center (1500 Merrimac Drive Hyattsville, MD 20783) For more information click here.

City Status and Information Report - Week of April 21 - April 25, 2008

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:39:00 GMT

A weekly update from City Staff.

Takoma Park Newsletter - May 2008 issue now available!

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:38:00 GMT

Read this month's edition of the City Newsletter (PDF). Please let us know if you have any problems with delivery of your newsletter. All City households should receive the April issue by Saturday, April 5th. If you haven't received one, please call 301-891-7118 or send an email to LonniM@takomagov.org with your name and address.

May Events at the Takoma Park MD Library

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:40:00 GMT

Bedtime Story Time, Spanish Circle Time, Shadow Puppets and more.

UPDATE! Takoma Park Elementary School Addition Project Update

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:38:00 GMT

A community meeting was held on Wednesday, April 23, at 7 PM in the Hydrangea Room. Click here for background information on the meeting and the project.

UPDATE! Takoma Park Elementary School Addition Project Updates

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:38:00 GMT

A community meeting was held on Wednesday, April 23, at 7 PM in the Hydrangea Room. Click here for background information on the meeting and the project.

UPDATE! Saving Energy At Home

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:37:00 GMT

View the April 23rd presentation Saving Energy At Home co-sponsored by the Sierra Club of Montgomery County, Takoma Park Committee on the environment and the Takoma Park Green Building Group on-line: http://takomapark.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?publish_id=63

NEW! Takoma Park City Council Bans Water Bottles

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:13:00 GMT

NEW! Takoma Park City Council Bans Single Serve Water Bottles for City Events. Read the Press Release HERE; Read the Resolution HERE.

UPDATE! Takoma Metro Development

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:24:00 GMT

The City Council will not be considering a resolution regarding the proposed development at the Takoma Metro station at its meeting April 28.

UPDATE! Takoma Metro Development

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:24:00 GMT

The City Council will not be considering a resolution regarding the proposed development at the Takoma Metro station at its meeting April 28.

NEW! FY09 Proposed Budget

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:22:00 GMT

The City Manager's Proposed FY09 Budget is now available online.

NEW! FY09 Proposed Budget

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:22:00 GMT

The City Manager's Proposed FY09 Budget is now available online.

NEW! FY09 Proposed Budget

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:22:00 GMT

The City Manager's Proposed FY09 Budget is now available online.

UPDATE! Saving Energy At Home - April 2, 2008 9:25 PM

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:20:00 GMT

Wednesday, April 23rd, 7 - 9 PM. Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium. Presented by the Sierra Club of Montgomery County, Takoma Park Committee on the environment and the Takoma Park Green Building Group. This event will be aired live on City TV 13, and online as a live webstream from this page.

NEW! FY2009 Proposed Budget

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:22:00 GMT

The City Manager's Proposed FY09 Budget is now available online.

NEW! Takoma Metro Development

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:26:00 GMT

The City Council will be considering two resolutions regarding the proposed development at the Takoma Metro station at its meetings of April 21 and April 28. Citizen comments are welcome!

City Status and Information Report - Week of April 14 - April 18, 2008

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:57:00 GMT

A weekly update from City Staff.

City Status and Information Report - Week of April 14 - April 18, 2008

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:57:00 GMT

A weekly update from City Staff.

City Status and Information Report - Week of April 14 - April 18, 2008

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:57:00 GMT

A weekly update from City Staff.

NEW! Takoma Park Elementary School Addition Project Update

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:49:00 GMT

A community meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 23, at 7 PM in the Hydrangea Room. Click here for background information on the meeting and the project.

NEW! Takoma Park Elementary School Addition Project Update

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:49:00 GMT

A community meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 23, at 7 PM in the Hydrangea Room. Click here for background information on the meeting and the project.

NEW! Takoma Park Elementary School Addition Project Update

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:49:00 GMT

A community meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 23, at 7 PM in the Hydrangea Room. Click here for background information on the meeting and the project.

NEW! Tasa de Costo de Vida fue Establecido para el Año Fiscal 2009

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:17:00 GMT

Ordenanza 2007-55, cambio al Código de la Ciudad para requerir el costo de vida actual por contratistas de la Ciudad, fue efectivo el 1 de enero de 2008. El 1 de abril de cada año, el Administrador de la Ciudad establece la tasa de costo de vida, el cuál será equivalente a la tasa de costo de vida establecida por el Condado de Montgomery siguiendo la sección 11B-33A de el Código del Condado de Montgomery y cualquier regulación aplicable. Actualmente, la tasa de costo de vida es $11.95 por hora. Efectivo el 1 de julio de 2008 la tasa sera $12.40 por hora.

NEW! Tasa de Costo de Vida fue Establecido para el Año Fiscal 2009

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:17:00 GMT

NEW! FY 2009 Living Wage Rate Established

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:17:00 GMT

Ordinance 2007-55, amending the City Code to require the payment of a living wage by certain City contractors, became effective January 1, 2008. Each year on April 1, the City Manager establishes the living wage rate, which shall be equal to the Montgomery county living wage rate established and published by Montgomery County pursuant to Section 11B-33A of the Montgomery County Code and any applicable regulations, as amended from time to time.The current living wage rate is $11.95 per hour. Effective July 1, 2008, the rate will be $12.40 per hour.

NEW! Plant A Tree

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:07:00 GMT

Discount trees available to beautify yards, save the canopy.

NEW! Trashing Old Electronics Just Doesn’t Compute--Recycle Them Instead!

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:55:00 GMT

Takoma Park will host an Electronic Equipment Recycling Event on Saturday, May 10, 2008 from 10 AM to 1:30 PM behind the Library at Maple and Philadelphia Avenue’s. For questions or additional information call the Public Works Department (301) 891-7633.

Takoma Park Poetry Series

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:33:00 GMT

Presented by the City of Takoma Park and the Takoma Park Arts and Humanities Commission.

NEW! The April edition is airing on City TV and is also available for viewing on-line.

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:05:00 GMT

Features this month includes CSAFE's Gang Prevention Training; Ethiopian Art Exhibit, and highlights of the 12th Annual Jazz Band Brawl. Check the City TV broadcast schedule HERE; view Snapshots on line HERE.

NEW! WAH Land Use Committee

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:39:00 GMT

The City Council has established a land use committee to advise the Council on matters related to the future use of the property currently occupied by Washington Adventist Hospital. Residents interested in serving should apply by April 30.

Takoma Park Resident Survey Results

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:08:00 GMT

Click here for the survey; here for the Press Release, and here for Highlights of the survey.

Got Tickets?

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 21:32:00 GMT

Pay your parking tickets online

Takoma Park's Emergency Alert system

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 21:30:00 GMT

CLICK HERE to register to receive emergency information from local government sent to your cell phone, PDA, pager, blackberry or email address.

View Council Agendas

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 21:55:00 GMT

A schedule of items on the agenda for the City Council meetings.

View City TV Online!

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 05:00:00 GMT

View live and archived web streams of Council Meetings and other City TV Programming.

Police Bulletins

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 05:00:00 GMT

View blotter of all crime and arrests reported to the Takoma Park Police Department.