To bring together businesses and community organizations dedicated to developing a vibrant market center from Takoma Junction, MD through Old Town Takoma to the Takoma DC business district.
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- Location:
- Takoma Park, MD, 20912
- Phone:
- (240) 253-4229
- Mon - Fri:
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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- Glad Rags Bids Old Takoma Adieu.... 10:57am Sep 7
- In Praise of Property Owners 6:06pm Aug 2
- Takoma in Transition 6:32pm Jul 29
I find it most curious that, when opining on the failing health of local business in this moribund economy and the few long standing empty storefronts, it is the landlord that is first and foremost held accountable and much maligned. Local banking institutions, nervous about lending to potential ...
The everchanging landscape of Takoma Park and Takoma, DC isn't all road construction and "for lease" signs. Put your cell phone on mute (or better yet, turn it off entirely) the next time you make your way to and from the Metro during commuting hours or as you walk your pooch. Look up, down a...
Why Takoma Park, Maryland should, could and needs to follow Claremont, California's lead In today's economic climate, everyone can relate to the importance of saving money. Purchases for non-necessities are kept to a minimum, if not eschewed entirely, and deals are sought regardless of a pr...
Take the Indie Challenge July 1 - 7 "As we honor our national heritage and liberty, we also celebrate our nation's local independent businesses who have provided opportunity and underwritten community life and prosperity. It is time to consider the independent decision-making ability each of us po...
"We must not, in trying to think about how we can make a big difference, ignore the small daily differences we can make which, over time, add up to big differences that we often cannot foresee." -- Marian Wright EdelmanTwo years after arriving in Takoma Park from the family natural foods business...
This picture has absolutely nothing to do with anything except that I couldn't resist posting it. This is Kisses, the Wonder Yorkie. She has been staying with my neighbor for a couple of months and has stolen my heart. Future blogs may have to be done from the road as I will no doubt be on th...
Turning an old standby into a new treasure In this day and age, it really is unconscionable to be wasteful. Before throwing anything away, we are beholden to ask ourselves if there is any way to turn our old goods into something new to reduce our ever growing landfills. With...
The Intersection of Movement and Play Oh, if only I were a child again! Then I, too, could crawl through the giant caterpillar tunnel, jump on the trampoline, roll around on the cushioned floor and pretend I was playing fort. Misu Byrd opened Roda Playspace in April, envisioning a place wher...
A Progress Report from Gillian Clark Hey Folks, Just to update you on all that is going on. We have been busy with the opening of the General Store and Post Office Tavern as many of you know. But we are also focused on completing the renovation at 7001 Carroll Avenue. ...
With the loss of Takoma Kitchens, Stone Hearth Bakery tries to fill the void ...
PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR HOUSE ISIt takes a truly brave soul to open up one's own business. Be it retail or service oriented - an artist opening a gallery to showcase their work, a lawyer hanging his or her shingle, a writer starting a community newspaper, an avid collector opening a boutique - ...
