🌱 Patch AM: Where and when Takoma Park’s new AI traffic cameras will ticket you

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In today's newsletter:

• Where and when Takoma Park’s new AI traffic cameras will ticket you

Also on today's calendar: Art and Artisan Holiday Show and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the alien say to the puzzle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Cloudy and breezy, with a high of 42 and low of 32 degrees.
• Thursday: Cold with clouds and sun, temps: high: 38, low: 26.
• Friday: Cloudy and cold, with a high of 36 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• AI-Powered Stop Sign Camera Enforcement Pilot Begins in Takoma Park School Zones (sourceofthespring.com) — AI-powered stop sign cameras are being rolled out around Takoma Park school zones, with warnings only through early January and real tickets starting January 8, 2026. City police and officials say the four-year pilot, run with vendor Obvio, aims to curb dangerous driving while protecting privacy, and they’ve listed specific Takoma Park intersections where drivers should expect enforcement.
   

📸 Around Takoma Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Takoma Park

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday December 14

• Art and Artisan Holiday Show
  801 Sligo Ave, Silver Spring
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 11

• Caseworker in the Library
  Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Group Study Room 1
  10:00 am

Saturday December 13

• Art and Artisan Holiday Show
  801 Sligo Ave , Silver Spring
  12:00 pm

Monday December 15

• Computer Basics: Introduction to PCs
  Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Conference Room
  2:00 pm
• Genealogy Workshop
  Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Conference Room
  4:30 pm

Monday December 22

• Teen Winter Break Trip: Snowtubing - Takoma Park, MD 2025
  Takoma Park Community Center , 7500 Maple Ave a , Takoma Park
  11:30 am

Tuesday December 30

• Teen Winter Break Trip: Snowtubing
  Takoma Park Community Center , 7500 Maple Ave a , Takoma Park
  11:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 10

• Seated Exercise Class for Older Adults
  City of Hyattsville , 4310 Gallatin St , Hyattsville
  10:00 am
• Family Storytime - In-person
  Kensington Park Library , 4201 Knowles Ave , Kensington
  10:30 am
• Chevy Chase Writing Space
  Chevy Chase Maryland Library , 8005 Connecticut Ave , Chevy Chase
  12:00 pm
• Computer Basics: Open Lab
  Mount Rainier Branch Library Mount Rainier -
  1:00 pm
• CC@H Speaker Series: Is American Democracy Dying?, 1 p.m.
  Chevy Chase, MD Calendar
  1:00 pm
• ad hoc Friendship Heights Sector Plan Committee Meeting
  Chevy Chase Village, MD Calendar
  2:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Silver Spring

• Generous Contributions Fuel 2025 Staff Appreciation Fund at Riderwood (patch.com)
• 98 Affordable Apartments Open in Silver Spring (mymcmedia.org)
• Angels for Children Toy Drive Supports 1,000 Kids With New, Unwrapped Toys (sourceofthespring.com)

Chevy Chase

• Multiple Units Damaged In Chevy Chase Apartment Fire (patch.com)

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

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