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The American School Bus Council announced that FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro and NHTSA Deputy Administrator Ron Medford will participate in a national "Love the Bus" celebration held in Sunderlin, Md., on Feb.

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Gunshots are on the rise in Takoma Park due to more guns on the streets, according to Takoma Park Police Chief Ronald Ricucci.

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Emmanuel Omogbo used to think of himself as a soccer player, but it is becoming more apparent that his future is in basketball.

Even with targeted patrol, thefts from autos at the Sunoco at 6367 New Hampshire Ave.

How to claim a listing: At Takoma Park Patch we've compiled a comprehensive directory of businesses ranging from restaurants and stores to local government offices.

TAKOMA PARK, Md. -- A man who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a female jogger on Sligo Creek Parkway in Takoma Park will be in court again in April.

Last week we asked readers if they felt safe in Takoma Park in anticipation of our two-part series on Takoma Park crime stats.

TAKOMA PARK, Md. -- Takoma Park Police are looking for a man who they say falsely identified himself as a Comcast technician and then stole a cable box from a home.

Crime was down overall in Takoma Park for 2011. There were 565 crimes in the city in 2011, as compared to 652 in 2010, according to statistics from Takoma Park Crime Analyst Andrew Gucciardo.

A Baltimore lawmaker is miffed over a referendum, proposed by Del. Heather Mizeur , that would raise the state income tax and use the funds for school construction, according to a report in the Gazette .

Date and time : Sat, 02/25/2012 - 11:00am - 5:00pm The Capital Nonviolent Communication organization invites those interested in intentional communication to a day of NVC social gathering! Meet other people, parents, and children, visit a family-inclusive intentional community, and explore thoughtful models of relationship and communication.

If you're getting gas in Takoma Park, make sure to lock your car so your stuff doesn't get stolen.

Here's the crime in Takoma Park last week, separated by Ward, courtesy of the Takoma Park Police.

The Fresh Ones may be shaking up the Takoma Park city council, but there are only three of them and FOUR of the Old Guard.

The suspect accused of robbing an 84-year-old woman in Takoma Park is in custody, according to a Prince George's County news release.

To celebrate "Takoma Park Zip Code Day" , Takoma Plays will host a Mid Winter Play Day in conjunction with the Takoma Park recreation Department on Thursday, February 9 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Takoma Park Community Center.

A former corrections officer in Prince George's County is facing federal charges stemming from the death of a detainee who had been accused of killing a county police officer.

It's more buses for Montgomery County: A The County Council unanimously voted toA switch the region's transit plan A from light rail to bus rapid transit.