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🌱 Patch AM: How Takoma Park’s new stop-sign cameras could change your daily drive
Also check out MacGillis Global Academy Virtual Open House on the Takoma Park Patch calendar
Greetings Takoma Park! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- How Takoma Park's new stop-sign cameras could change your daily drive
- Former Takoma Park housing chief steps into powerful Baltimore revitalization job
Also on today's calendar: MacGillis Global Academy Virtual Open House and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sunshine and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 88, low: 71.
- Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Takoma Park's new stop-sign cameras begin issuing warnings (wtop.com) — Starting this week, Takoma Park is using automated stop-sign cameras to issue warnings to drivers who roll through key intersections, with $40 fines beginning September 16. The four-year, council-approved program focuses on school zones, follows Maryland's Zero Deaths and Vision Zero goals, and has already cut violations by 31% across 18 cameras citywide. 
• Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces Ira Kowler as New Director of Baltimore City Revitalization Programs (maryland.gov) — Maryland's housing department has tapped Ira Kowler to lead Baltimore City Revitalization Programs, overseeing major investments like the Vacants Reinvestment Initiative. For Takoma Park residents, he's a familiar name—Kowler previously served as the city's Director of Housing & Community Development, bringing that experience to this influential statewide role.
📸 Around Takoma Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Takoma Park
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★ Featured events ★
- MacGillis Global Academy Virtual Open House →
7:30 pm - The 43rd Washington Folk Festival →
Glen Echo Park, 7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo
12:00 pm - 4th Monday Jazz Vocal Open Mic →
El Golfo Restaurant, 8739 Flower Ave, Silver Spring
6:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
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Other local events
- Needlework Social
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Storytime Barn
4:00 pm - Caseworker in the Library
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Group Study Room 1
10:00 am - Playday at the Library
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
11:00 am - Fresh Voices Open Mic
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
4:00 pm - Takoma Park Sunday Evening Meditation →
Willow Street Yoga, 6930 Carroll Ave #100, Takoma Park
7:00 pm - Play and Learn
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings -
11:00 am - Computer Basics
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Group Study Room 1
2:00 pm - Spanish Conversation Club: Beginner
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
5:30 pm
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
📣 Takoma Park Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- MoCo Recreation Summer Camps (Registration Required)
Wheaton Hills Community Center Wheaton Community Recreation Center
9:00 am - Walking Club - 55+ Drop-in
Wisconsin Place Communtiy Rec Center Wisconsin Place Community Recreation Center
9:30 am - Little Ones - Drop-in
Jane F Lawton Community Rec Center Jane E. Lawton Community Center
10:30 am - Bocce Ball Rolls On! →
Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring
1:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone have advice or know of any jobs I can start immediately?
I'm moving into my new apartment soon through DSS and need to find work like babysitting, animal care, or cleaning to have enough funds for the move… (Nextdoor Central Ave)
- Montgomery College posted a job opening for Part-Time Faculty Accounting Instructor in Takoma Park. Apply here.
- Wend American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Crew Member in Takoma Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Takoma Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Silver Spring
- Book Pet Care Services in Silver Spring, MD with Sara Z. from $25/hr (care.com)
- Book Tutoring Services in Silver Spring, MD with Zully A. from $40 (care.com)
- Judge sentences man to 98 days in prison after shooting at Blake High School (wtop.com)
Chevy Chase
- Dok Khao Thai Readies Fifth Location (whatnow.com)
Bethesda
- Longtime MoCo Cafe To Close After 30 Years: Report (patch.com)
- Clothing Store Permanently Closes At Montgomery Mall: Report (patch.com)
Ok Takoma Park! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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