7 Takoma Park Stories You May Have Missed Last Week

TAKOMA PARK, MD — Here are some of the stories that made headlines in Takoma Park this week (For more updates on Takoma Park local news delivered straight to your inbox, subscribe to Patch's daily newsletter and free, real-time news alerts):

Thefts From Vehicles On The Rise In Takoma Park: Police

Thefts from vehicles are on the rise in Takoma Park, a police spokesperson told Patch Thursday. Takoma Park Police are warning residents to be alert and always secure their vehicles.

Idea To Scatter Human Ashes In Takoma Park Rejected By Council

Knowing that Takoma Park residents often have lifelong ties to the city, a group of residents has asked City Council members to designate what they call a "scatter garden," a place where families can spread the ashes of a loved one within the community. While council members rejected the proposal Wednesday night, the backers of the idea aren't deterred.

Changing Date of Takoma Park Elections Considered; Public Can Speak Out

Takoma Park City Council wants to hear from residents on the possibility of changing the date of City elections to coincide with Maryland statewide general elections beginning in 2018. There will be a public hearing at the Takoma Park Community Center on March 1 to discuss these changes.

Top Maryland Politicians Hold Anti-Trump Town Hall In Silver Spring

Some of Maryland's top politicians are presenting a town hall forum called "How the People and Congress can stop a lawless President" led by the Takoma Park Mobilization in Silver Spring Sunday.

Controversial Confederate Soldier Statue Listed On Craigslist

The controversial Confederate soldier statue — a focus of community debate since it was vandalized with graffiti and residents and leaders disagreed on where to keep the monument — was listed for sale on Craigslist a few months ago, according to reports. The county has been trying to figure out where to move the statute for over a year.

Transgender Bathroom Access Won't Change in Montgomery County Schools

No changes will be made to transgender bathroom usage in Montgomery County Public Schools following President Donald Trump's revocation of a measure that urged public schools to allow transgender students use the bathrooms of their choice.

'American Hero' Harriet Tubman Of Maryland Could Be Honored At Capitol

New legislation is in the works to bring a statue of Maryland native, former slave and Underground Railroad leader Harriet Tubman to the U.S. Capitol Building, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin announced Tuesday while at an event honoring Black History Month at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

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