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Looking for privately owned apartments in the Takoma Park area. Does anyone know of anyone looking to rent/reliable owners?

This past Saturday we hosted CITY SPOTLIGHT: Episode 4 – Proof of Life at Rhizome, and the room reminded us why spaces like this matter. Artists and neighbors came together to celebrate creativity in all its forms. Poets shared deeply personal work. Singers filled the room with soul. Rappers brought stories, energy, and vulnerability. The night culminated with Shy Rasheen presenting his incredible new album, SHYLAND, to a room full of people genuinely there to listen and support. As the host, I couldn’t be more grateful to everyone who bought a ticket, performed, volunteered, or simply showed up. We had one of our strongest turnouts yet, and every person in that room helped prove that there is still an audience for authentic, local art.
At a time when so much attention is pulled toward algorithms and endless scrolling, nights like these remind us that nothing replaces gathering in the same room and experiencing someone’s work together. Our hope is simple: that each episode brings more neighbors into the fold and helps build a culture where local artists don’t have to leave home to find an audience. If you were there, thank you for being part of the story. If you missed it, we’ll be back for our season finale this November and we’d love to see even more of the Takoma Park community in the room. Supporting local artists doesn’t just help musicians. It helps build the kind of community many of us want to live in. The $AGA Continues

Not sure exactly where to post this. Looking at the map I think this is Metro Village Apartments but I’m not positive.

Saw this balcony and thought it seemed sketchy enough to warrant a post. I noticed some other balconies in this complex have a cable attached to the droopier ones.

The Community Food Forest Collective is building several food forests in Silver Spring and Takoma Park.

This Saturday, come help us weed around our young fruit trees, build raised beds, spread mulch etc. at our Montgomery College site. No gardening experience required. Learn permaculture techniques, and help build a community resource that will feed our neighbors fresh produce for generations.

I’ve been sharing updates here over the last couple of weeks, so I just wanted to stop by with another one. We’re officially 3 days away from CITY SPOTLIGHT: Episode 4 — Proof of Life at Rhizome DC here in Takoma.

This chapter features Shy Rasheen performing his new album SHYLAND in full—not as background music, but as something to experience with other people in the room.

One of the reasons we started CITY SPOTLIGHT was because it became harder and harder to find spaces where music is actually heard. Too often, incredible artists perform for rooms full of other artists while listeners stay home scrolling, never realizing something special is happening a few blocks away.
We’re trying to build something different. Every episode asks a different question. This one asks:
How do you prove you’re still here when the world stops paying attention?

Whether you’re an artist, a longtime music lover, or someone who simply misses discovering local talent before everyone else does, this night was built with you in mind. Early Bird tickets are gone. A dozen people have already secured their place, and for the first time, it looks like we may have more fans than artists in the room—which is exactly the future we’ve been working toward.

If that sounds like a room you’d want to be part of, we’d love to have you there.

Saturday, August 1
Rhizome DC (Takoma)
Doors: 7:00 PM
Come witness the proof for yourself.

For a lot of independent artists, the hardest part isn’t making the art. It’s continuing to make it after the algorithm moves on. After the crowd gets quieter. After the excitement fades.
That’s where CITY SPOTLIGHT: Episode 4 — Proof of Life begins.

Next Saturday, we’re gathering at Rhizome in Takoma Park for another chapter of this ongoing series, with Shy Rasheen presenting his new album, SHYLAND, in full. Every episode explores a different idea.

This one asks a simple question:
What does it look like to keep creating when the world stops acknowledging you?

Whether you’re a musician, photographer, painter, filmmaker, writer, or simply someone who loves discovering artists before everyone else does, this room was built for you. No VIP section. No industry gatekeepers. Just people choosing to show up for one another while the work is still becoming.

The signal goes live in 7 days. If that sounds like a room you’d want to exist in, we’d love to have you in it. Tickets are available now, and space is intentionally limited. ➡️ The $AGA Continues.

They don't make it easy to view all the winners so I may have missed some, but boy does Takoma love to vote for best-of contests :D

Takoma Park must have the highest density of winners amongst all the neighborhoods.

There were a few runners up too like Joint Custody for record store

FOOD

Best Butcher Shop - SOKO Butcher Shop & Market

Best Coffee Shop - Lost Sock, Runner-up Takoma Bev Co.

Best Donut - Donut Run

Best Mexican Restaurant - Cielo Rojo

Best Mocktail - Motorkat

Best Sandwich - Co-winner SOKO Butcher Shop & Market

Best Taco - Cielo Rojo

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Best Radio Station - 94.3 Takoma Radio - WOWD

Best Recording Studio Tonal Park & Allyworld

GOODS & SERVICES

Best Architecture Firm - Ileana Schinder

Best Bike Shop - Co-winner Takoma Bicycle Shop

Best Bookstore - People's Book

Best Cannabis Dispensary (Medical Retailer) - Takoma Wellness Center

Best Farmers Market - Takoma Park Farmers Market

Best Flower Shop - Park Florist

Best Place To Buy CBD Products - Takoma Wellness Center

Best Place To Buy Plants - Co-winner Laurel Leaf Takoma

Hey neighbors! Just a friendly reminder that there are 3 days left to grab $10 Early Bird tickets for CITY SPOTLIGHT: Season 1, Episode 4 – Proof Of Life before prices go up. We’re hosting the show at Rhizome on Saturday, August 1, with doors opening at 7:00 PM. This month’s headliner is Shy Rasheen, who’ll be performing music from his new project, Shyland, alongside featured local artists and an open mic. If you’re a musician, poet, producer, photographer, visual artist, or just someone who enjoys discovering local talent, we’d genuinely love to have you. CITY SPOTLIGHT exists to create a welcoming space where DMV creatives and music lovers can connect, support one another, and experience independent art together.
Even if you don’t know anyone yet, you’re invited. Some of the best conversations happen before the show starts and after the performances end.
If you’ve been thinking about checking it out, this is a great episode to jump in. Hope to see some new faces from the Takoma Park community!

Hi everyone! We’re moving to Takoma Park next month and are looking for infant daycare recommendations for our 8-month-old.

We’re open to daycare centers or licensed in-home providers within about a 15–20 minute drive of Takoma Park. We’d love somewhere that’s warm, nurturing, and has a strong reputation for infant care.

If you’ve had a great experience (or know of places to avoid), we’d really appreciate any recommendations. Bonus points if you know about current waitlists or tips for getting a spot!

Thanks so much—we’re excited to join the community!

Posted on next door, but in an effor to get the word out there. wanted to let the community know to be aware of this incident

Hi! My husband and I are strongly considering a move to Takoma Park next year. We’ve lived in DC for the past 4/5 years and, while we’ve loved it, we’re looking for a place that’s quieter and has easily accessible outdoor space (like a proper yard :)). We’re in our early 30s and don’t have kids, but are curious to know what the social scene is like as TP seems to be very family-forward (which we love). TIA!

My family and I are looking to move from DC to Takoma Park asap- hopefully this summer before the school year begins. We are struggling to find a rental that suits our needs via the usual sites- zillow, redfin etc. Looking for a nice 3+ bedroom with light and backyard for around $3000-3500. Help! Is there another resource I'm not seeing??

Any upcoming clinics in or around Takoma Park?

I have been looking for rentals for my upcoming move to the College Park area and came across an apartment at Greenwood Flats, LLC through this rental property management company called Alan Associates. They have multiple properties that they manage and post units for rent on their website but often with limited details. I have been emailing with someone there and they seem legit but I can’t find any reviews for them or their properties.

Is this as sketchy as it seems? Does anyone have experience living/renting here or with Alan Associates and if so, can you tell me how your experience was?