The Bowie Senior Center invites adults aged 55 and older to its Open House on April 8. Both members and non-members can explore activities aimed at promoting active lifestyles. All eligible participants are welcome regardless of residency.
The Arbor Day Foundation has named Mount Rainier as a 2025 Tree City USA. This award recognizes local efforts to promote urban forestry and environmental benefits for residents.
Takoma Park will hold a Public Art Project Build Day on April 18 at its Community Center Basketball Court. Residents ages ten and up are invited to help create an artwork celebrating local immigrant communities by weaving ribbons into a fence. No reservations are needed.
A Takoma Park family used city grants to upgrade their home heating system and kitchen appliances for greater efficiency. Their experience highlights how local incentives can support sustainability goals while improving daily comfort.
The Takoma Park Green Team will host a public event on April 23 addressing local flooding risks due to climate change. Experts from Montgomery County and environmental groups will present data, demonstrate tools like Flood Risk Explorer, and discuss community mitigation strategies.
Takoma Park Arts will host free concerts this spring featuring jazz bands, American classics performed by local musicians, plus an African drum ensemble dedicated to cultural education through music.
UMES freshman Hightower earned his first NEC Rookie of the Week honor after helping secure two wins against LIU. Both he and teammate Mills were also recognized as Prime Performers for their strong contributions.
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Jericho Brown led Washington College students in crafting original duplex poems during an interactive workshop at Rose O’Neill Literary House. The event highlighted creative engagement between visiting authors and students as part of an ongoing literary tradition.
Takoma Park is expanding its Homeowner Tax Rebate Program effective July 1. The updated rules increase income limits and provide larger rebates for qualifying residents. More details are available on the city’s website.
The Baltimore Museum of Art reports record-breaking attendance for Amy Sherald: American Sublime with over 84,000 visitors—more than doubling expectations—and significant increases in membership engagement. The exhibit drew audiences nationwide before heading next to Atlanta.