Starting March 10, 2026, kids ages 12 and under are invited to become a TPSS Co+op Explorer and be eligible to receive one free banana per visit! To become a card-carrying Co+op Explorer, kids simply need to have parent or supervising adult help them sign-up …
We are thrilled that Leandra “Len” Nichola, who was TPSS’s Community Engagement Manager from 2018-2022, has re-joined our team as Human Resources Manager. Len, welcome back to the TPSS team! What brought you to your new role at the Co-op? TPSS has always felt like …
On Tuesday, February 17th, GM Mike Houston testified before the Maryland Senate Finance Committee in support of SB387 to ban dynamic pricing in Maryland. This bill would be the first of its kind in the country. The Consumer Reports investigation released in December showed companies …
Click here to view the TPSS Co-op’s February 2026 newsletter.
By Orly Keiner, TPSS Co-op Board President At last month’s Shaping our Second Store event with co-op expert Jon Steinman, the room in the Takoma Park Community Center felt electric. Dozens of co-op members had come together to talk about the future of a business …
There are many ways to shop thoughtfully at the TPSS Co-op while keeping costs in mind. These five tips can help you stretch your dollars while supporting a values-based store. 1. Look for Deals Sale items are marked with green tags. Looking for these tags …
Around 70 TPSS member-owners and supporters gathered on Saturday, January 24th to begin casting a vision for a second store. While TPPS’s Board of Representatives and General Manager Mike Houston have been working together since 2022 on strategies to ensure the long-term financial health of …
Click here to view the TPSS Co-op’s January 2026 newsletter.
By Bob Gibson, TPSS Board of Representatives One of the questions members and shoppers regularly ask TPSS is why don’t we carry more local fruits and vegetables in the co-op? Why isn’t more of the produce that area farmers sell at the Takoma Park farmer’s …
Hello, TPSS Co-op Community, I am pleased to fill this important and unique role! Community Engagement Managers are typically responsible for serving as a bridge between a company or organization and the public, but in the case of the Co-op, it’s a bit more nuanced …