The City of Takoma Park Recreation Department seeks to enter into a contract with a qualified Contractor to furnish, install, stock, maintain, service, and manage vending machines at designated City facilities. Read on...
Join us for the City of Takoma Park’s National Night Out annual event on Tuesday, August 4 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Piney Branch Elementary. Read on...
The City of Takoma Park is continuing the Tree Takoma Program! This program offers free tree plantings to all private properties, residential and commercial, in Takoma Park, covered through the City's Tree Fund. Read on...
The Takoma Park Board of Elections invites residents interested in running for Mayor or City Council to attend an informational session on Thursday, July 16 to learn about the candidate filing process, election requirements, and more. Read on...
To be clear: Libraries are for everyone. We all belong in the Library. There is something in this library for each of us, and that is intentional. We all deserve to see ourselves reflected in the Library’s collections, and that’s why we have 60,000+ books Read on...
What started as a “stepping stone” job has turned into a robust 19-year career helping to transform the city’s police department into one with a focus on community engagement through dozens of local events like National Night Out. Read on...
This year, the parade honors Historic Takoma as the grand marshal and dedicates the parade to former City Councilmember Roland Dawes, who passed away in March at the age of 97. Read on...
Please join us in congratulating Alvaro Calabia, Bienvenido (Bien) Martinez, and Edwin Bernal of Takoma Park's City TV who have been recognized with an Emmy Award in the Health / Medical – Long Form Content category at the 68th Capital Emmy Awards. Read on...
The City of Takoma Park Housing and Community Development Department is seeking proposals from qualified software providers to deliver an Application Service Provider (ASP) / Software as a Service (SaaS) learning management system. Read on...
The City of Takoma Park is thrilled to announce that we have been selected to receive a 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant. With this quick-action grant, we will pilot a program with the Village of Takoma Park. Read on...
Twenty poems by local youth and adults have been stamped in sidewalks across Takoma Park in the culmination of a public art project that was initiated five years ago by the City of Takoma Park’s Arts and Humanities Division. Read on...
Learn how to use Takoma Park's new Climate Dashboard to track the City's progress toward net zero! The webinar will take place on Tuesday, July 14 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Zoom. Read on...
Can You Help Out? Please check the sidewalk in front of your home to see
if walkers on the sidewalk can get by and if it meets City code. You can help our
neighborhood walkers by clearing any overgrown vegetation from your sidewalk. Read on...
The Maryland Public Service Commission’s Consumer Affairs Division has completed its review of the City’s complaint regarding the 2025 electrical power supply incidents that impacted City facilities and nearby residents. Read on...
Due to ongoing technical issues that Facebook has been unable to resolve, the Takoma Park Police Department has been forced to create a new official government Facebook page. Read on...
The City of Takoma Park is proud to congratulate several staff members who were nominated for the Takoma Foundation’s Azalea Awards in recognition of their outstanding service to the community. Read on...
Residential parking permit renewal will begin on Monday, June 1, 2026. To determine whether you need to renew your permit, please check your vehicle’s windshield or back window for the small rectangular expiration sticker. Read on...
The City's Arts and Humanities Division is seeking submissions for future performances in the Takoma Park Arts series to support the arts in the D.C. area and provide free performances for city residents and visitors. Apply by Sunday, June 28. Read on...
The City of Takoma Park has been selected by National League of Cities to participate in Legacy Forward, a new national initiative designed to help small and mid-size cities invest in the long-term success of established local businesses. Read on...
Local poets and musicians will share their talents to celebrate a positive vision of America that embraces inclusivity, artistic freedom, and diverse voices on Friday, June 26 at 7:30pm in the Takoma Park Community Center auditorium. Read on...
In the second blog of the Rent Stabilization series, we'll explore a breakdown of rental housing in Takoma Park including who is covered under rent stabilization, the different types of rental properties, and where they are located. Read on...
When Khairun Fahmi interviewed for her position as a planning intern with the City of Takoma Park, she was already working on a project in Langley Park, which she was pleased to discover was a community of migrants. Read on...
You can share your music, poetry, or thoughts with the public at the weekly Vocal Takoma open mic events in downtown Takoma Park from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Read on...
The City is beginning a review of the rent stabilization ordinance leading up to the first presentation on the current conditions held on Wednesday, June 10. This blog covers our current Rent Stabilization Program. Read on...
Every first Friday of the month, Passport Services will accept walk-ins from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. No appointments will be taken on that day. Appointments are still required, starting from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday. Read on...
There was an error with the calculation of the CPI percentage for the new Rent Stabilization Allowance starting July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The notice stated that it was 3.3%, however, after recalculating the percentage, it is 3.0%. Read on...
Registration is now open for before and after school programs during the 2026-2027 school year! Programs are available at both the Takoma Park Community Center and the Takoma Park Recreation Center for elementary K-5 students. Read on...
The basketball court outside the Takoma Park Community Center has an international flair now with ribbon designs representing the flags of local immigrant communities: El Salvador, Ethiopia, Jamaica, Cameroon, and Haiti. Read on...
In March 2026, the City's Homeowner Tax Rebate Program was revised to expand the eligibility criteria and benefit scale, providing financial relief to additional income-eligible homeowners in Takoma Park. Read on...
The Takoma Park Folk Festival (TPFF) is a free annual event held in September (rain or shine) that celebrates the arts and the Takoma Park-Silver Spring community. Learn more about this event. Read on...
The benches are here! As the result of a collaborative effort between the HCD/Code Enforcement Division and local Art For The People, we have six new benches in front of the Community Center. Read on...
Sales of gas-powered handheld, backpack and walk-behind leaf blowers and leaf vacuums were prohibited starting July 1, 2024. Use of gas-powered handheld, backpack and walk-behind leaf blowers and leaf vacuums were prohibited starting July 1, 2025. Read on...
The Takoma Park City Council is currently reviewing the proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 (FY27), which was presented by Takoma Park City Manager Rob DiSpirito on March 25. The proposed budget is themed “Resilient Today, Ready for Tomorrow”. Read on...
Join the City of Takoma Park at the Bike Repair Pop-Up where our bike mechanic will be onsite to perform brake adjustments, derailleur adjustments, lubrication and tire inflation at no charge. Read on...
The City of Takoma Park is excited to introduce two new tools designed to help residents more easily access information and stay connected with the City: the Takoma Park Resident Portal and Notify Me®. Read on...
Through the City's Food Insecurity Reduction Grant program, which ended December 31, 2025, hundreds of Takoma Park households received nutritional support through food distribution events. Read on...
Many law enforcement officials have voiced concerns about the tactics federal
immigration enforcement officers are using. Please read the following statement from Chief Antonio DeVaul reaffirming the City's stance on Immigration Enforcement Activities. Read on...
TKPK residents have witnessed an increase in immigration enforcement activity in our area. It can be challenging to determine the identity of immigration enforcement officers with certainty. Mayor Searcy explains what to look for in her latest blog. Read on...
View the Mayor's message of support and appreciation to community members who are federal employees, contractors, and consultants affected by the government shutdown. View the list of available resources to help you navigate this challenging period. Read on...
The FY 2027 Community Budget Forum presentation and video is now available to view. You can rewatch the Forum and access the presentation online. Read on...
The City of Takoma Park was one of six cities nationwide to have been selected to participate in the 2025–2026 Community Engagement Academy, a yearlong program from the National League of Cities’ Cities of Opportunity initiative. Read on...
We are deeply saddened and troubled by the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. Our hearts go out to Renee's family, friends, and all those affected by this tragic event. As leaders in Takoma Park... Read on...
