COMMUNITY: Takoma Park declares independence
The air was filled with relaxed anticipation. Kids ran around while parents tried to find space in the shade. They unfolded their creaky beach chairs. Volunteers for Rep. Chris Van Hollen offered cardboard fans. Finally, at 10:20 a.m., a child ran down the parade route screaming, “Here they come, daddy!”
HEALTH: It’s summer. Jump on your bike!
HEALTH • BY JAMIE LEE Note: scroll to the bottom for maps and other biking resources An old adage says that bikes run on fat and save you money, while
Events: Jazz musicians take over Takoma
If you want to listen to something besides splashing at the pool or insects buzzing by the grill, the Takoma Park Jazz Festival is on Sunday, June 10
COMMUNITY: Local students pedal 4,000 miles to support cancer communitities
COMMUNITY • BY JAMIE LEE While many college students struggle to find jobs or internships for the summer, two young women from Gaithersburg decided to do something radical: bike












