Q & A with Capital City Cheesecake’s Meaghan Murphy

Co-owner dishes on what’s popular, what’s unexpected and what’s next for Takoma Park café.

Long Branch Sector Plan Community Meeting Preview

Montgomery County planners will hold a community meeting to discuss plans for the Long Branch Sector.

Speak Out: Beat the Heat in Takoma Park

How do you stay cool?

Meet New Crossroads Market Manager Allison Milchling

We asked new Crossroads Farmers Market manager Allison Milchling five questions about her new job.

Vote for the Best Art Gallery in Greater Silver Spring

You've made your nominations on Patches in Wheaton, Silver Spring, Colesville, and Takoma Park. Now let's put it to a vote and name a Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.

1 Meat, 3 Sides: MD 'Crab Fakes,' Bacon Sundaes

This week, crab cakes take center plate, surrounded by news of a new lobster restaurant, bacon sundaes and a good showing by Montgomery County restaurants in a "most valuable restaurants" list.

MoCo Housing Prices Rise Almost 12 Percent

Housing prices rose across the D.C. region.

Takoma Station Hosts Tuesday Jazz Jams

Where do you like to listen to live music in Takoma Park.

Takoma Park Farmers Market Celebrates Wine Week

What kind of wine do you like?

Speak Out: What are You Doing for Father's Day

Send us your photos.

1 Meat, 3 Sides: Black Pearl Oysters, DIY Beer

This week, bivalves take center plate, surrounded by gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and homemade soda and beer.

Speak Out: Takoma Park Food Scene

Where do you like to dine?

Speak Out: Do You Homebrew Takoma Park?

Will you frequent D.C.'s first homebrew store?

Takoma Park Dance Exchange Director Walks 500 Miles for the Environment

Her path took her from Dance Exchange headquarters in Old Takoma through D.C., Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.

Restaurant Roundup: Pizza Parlors

Patch rounds up five favorite pizza parlors in the area—which ones have you tried? Add a photo of your favorite pizza pie to the photo gallery. Buon appetito!

Tap Studio Reopens with Takoma Park Location

The new studio is on Willow Street, across from the Takoma Park CVS.

Horace and Dickie's Coming to Takoma

Get ready for heaping plates of fried fish.

Reyes Promotes Efficient Travel in Takoma Park

Jo Reyes is the owner of The Green Commuter in Takoma Park.

Pet Food Recalled After Potential Salmonella Contamination

Living Ruff is offering a credit for affected pet food.

Takoma Bread and Chocolate Opens Monday

Let us know what you think of the new bistro.

Summer Season Begins at Takoma Park Farmers Market

The market will welcome back its summer vendors.

Readers' Choice: Mark's Kitchen Is The Best Breakfast Spot

Mark's Kitchen is the choice for breakfast for Silver Spring and Takoma Park residents.

Public Art to Take Over Old Takoma

Art Hop will be March 24 and 25.

Reader's Choice: Royal Mile Pub

Readers came out in droves to vote for the Royal Mile Pub.

Readers' Choice: Best Place to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Irish or not— where do you celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

WaPo: Old Takoma Supports Community Businesses

The new businesses tend to be regional and have an upscale feel, according to the Washington Post story.

Main Street Takoma Commissions Tree Art

Go to the Main Street Takoma website for more information.

Poll: What Are You Doing For Valentine's Day?

Tell us where you're going.

Claim Your Business Listing on Takoma Park Patch

You can also rate local businesses.

Bands Fight for Spot at Takoma Park Jazzfest

The event will be Feb. 12 at McGinty's in Silver Spring.

Still Point Spa Donates to Housing Charity

The local spa raised $950.

Washington Adventist Hospital Receives Breastfeeding Award

The hospital as one of nine in D.C. and Maryland.

Adventist Tops Hospitals in Green Energy Purchase

The hospital system is participating in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Partnership.

Pepco Warns of Green Dot Visa Scam

So far 22 customers have been contacted about the scam.

Soupergirl Named Favorite Sustainable Restaurant of 2011 by EcoCentric

The list included restaurants across the United States.

Three Stars Brewery Coming to Takoma

The brewery expects to open in 2012.

Takoma Park Dialysis Clinic Offers Holiday Recipe

Send us your recipes.

Olive Lounge: Bar, Community Center

Only in its third year, The Olive Lounge boasts a variety of alcohol choices — and regular customers.

Poll: What New Business Would You Like to See in Downtown Takoma Park?

Add your answers in the comments below.

The New Ave Holds Community Meeting at La Cuscatleca

City Planners, community members come together to discuss New Hampshire Avenue Development.