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Coffee in hand, Takoma Park? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could Takoma Park's rent rules change for affordable housing tenants?
  • When can you sip wine at People's Book in Takoma Park?
  • See inside the Takoma Park rambler a floral designer transformed

Also on today's calendar: Frederick Ski Swap and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 73 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain, temps: high: 67, low: 62.
  • Monday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 73 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Takoma Park explores rent stabilization exemptions for deed-restricted affordable housing (mdstatewire.com) — Takoma Park is weighing three options for how its rent stabilization rules should apply to deed-restricted affordable housing, a decision that could affect protections for many local tenants. City officials will present the options and gather feedback at a community meeting on October 12 at the Community Center as part of the broader Rent Stabilization Policy Review.
   

2. People's Book to begin selling beer, wine in Takoma Park (wusa9.com) — People's Book on Westmoreland Avenue in Takoma Park has been approved to sell beer and wine and is awaiting a final inspection before launching the new offerings this fall. Along with its new outdoor patio, the independent bookstore aims to deepen its role as a neighborhood gathering spot with drinks, author talks, discussions, and book clubs seven days a week.
   

3. Best New Listings: A Floral Designer's Rambler in Takoma Park, A Sunroom Penthouse in Mount Pleasant (urbanturf.com) — A newly listed rambler in Takoma Park, redesigned by a local floral designer, blends big porches, patios, and indoor-outdoor living with four bedrooms and a finished lower level. The feature also highlights a bright Mount Pleasant penthouse, but Takoma Park buyers get the most detail on layout, upgrades, and outdoor spaces close to home.
   

4. Respiratory Illnesses On The Rise: See What's Circulating, Find Vaccines In MD (patch.com) — Maryland health officials expect a moderately severe flu season and urge residents to get updated flu and COVID-19 shots, with vaccine doses already climbing statewide. For Takoma Park families, Rolling Terrace Elementary School is among the Montgomery County sites offering flu vaccinations, alongside multiple Silver Spring and Gaithersburg locations you can schedule through the county's online system.
   

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Ok Takoma Park! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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