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• 21-Year-Old Montgomery County Man Charged With Rape, Assault and False Imprisonment (mocoshow.com) — Takoma Park Police have charged a 21-year-old Silver Spring man in connection with an alleged rape and assault reported at a Takoma Park residence, after the victim sought help at White Oak Medical Center. Investigators arranged for the suspect to come to the Takoma Park Police station, where he was arrested and taken to central processing. Police stress the investigation is ongoing and all defendants are presumed innocent.
• Best Crabcake in D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia Honors Go to Restaurant With 60+ Year History (mocoshow.com) — A Takoma Park favorite, Motorkat, earned a finalist spot in Washington City Paper's "Best Crabcake" competition, standing out as the only Montgomery County contender besides winner Clyde's. While Clyde's took top honors, the recognition puts a bright regional spotlight on Takoma Park's dining scene and gives locals another reason to be proud of their neighborhood restaurant.
• Parents say they're frustrated as Prince George's County bus problems continue (foxbaltimore.com) — Reported from Takoma Park, this story explains how Prince George's County families are still grappling with missing buses, confusing route information, and a bumpy rollout of a new Chipmunk tracking app just days into the school year. Parents describe juggling work and long drives while questioning whether drivers completed normal route dry runs. Officials say they're still sorting out problems and haven't fully answered key questions.
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