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 takomagetherVivat res publica populi A local newsletter |
Thu Oct 8 Issue No. 032 |
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County Greenlights Takoma Park Bookstore to Sell Beer, Wine to Patrons People’s Book received approval for a liquor license on Thursday. The owners hope to begin selling alcohol to readers this fall. Bethesda Magazine · 2026-10-06 15:53
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Poll: Majority of Voters Oppose Data Center Construction Anywhere in Maryland A majority of Maryland voters are opposed to building data centers in the state and they have a dim view of artificial intelligence, which they believe will have a negative impact on society, a new poll shows. Maryland Matters · 2026-10-08 00:01
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New Book Tells Story of Historic Black Community in Potomac and the Fight to Save It A new book documenting the history of Scotland, a historic Black community in Potomac, and the Civil Rights-era effort that helped save it from disappearing will debut next month. MoCo Show · 2026-10-07 11:12
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Building Owners Push Back on New Montgomery County Fire Safety Legislation in Public Hearing The new bill will require smoke escape hoods in all high-rise apartment buildings. Property managers say purchasing the hoods would drive up rent costs. WUSA9 · 2026-10-07 16:55
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Hyattsville’s Cash Reserves Lower Than Budgeted Fund Balance Hyattsville had between $9 and $18 million in the bank from February to July, according to month-end bank statements. Streetcar Suburbs · 2026-10-08 00:02
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Prince George’s County Council Votes to Advance Billion-Dollar Entertainment Venue Project The Sphere concert and entertainment venue planned for National Harbor is another step closer to reality after an vote Monday by the Prince George’s County Council, but unions looking to secure agreements on construction of the project have been left out. Maryland Matters · 2026-10-05 21:30
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Poll: Maryland Voters Back Open Primaries, Question Congressional Map Proposal A new UMBC poll finds many Marylanders think primaries should be opened up, while they are far less supportive of changing how congressional district lines are drawn. WTOP Maryland · 2026-10-07 04:20
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Over 1,000 Children Are Buried at Juvenile Detention Centers Nationwide Researchers uncovered the graves of more than 1,000 children next to juvenile detention facilities in 29 states. At one Maryland gravesite, 230 Black boys are buried. WAMU · 2026-10-07 10:50
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Union, Faith Leaders Lead Protest of D.C. Council Bill That Would Legalize Commercial Robotaxis Union and faith leaders gathered outside the John Wilson Building in Northwest Tuesday to protest a D.C. Council bill that would legalize robotaxis. Washington Times (Local) · 2026-10-07 14:37
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DC Mail Ballot Drop Boxes Are Set to Open on Friday All eligible registered voters will be mailed a ballot for the Nov. 3 general election. WUSA9 · 2026-10-05 17:35
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