Inspired by our friends at the Fredericksburg, VA Co-op—who provide only recycled bags for their shoppers—TPSS is experimenting with turning old t-shirts into reusable shopping bags. There are a few easy ways to participate: Donate shirts: Drop adult t-shirts, sizes S-L, in our collection crate …
Starting Friday, April 10, we’ll gather each week from 12:00–1:00 PM at the picnic tables next to the Co-op. Bring your own lunch, or pick something up from the Co-op or another local Junction business, and settle in for a relaxed hour of conversation and …
Click here to view the TPSS Co-op’s March 2026 newsletter.
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.
You’re Invited to our annual Earth Day Celebration at TPSSSunday, April 12 | 10:00 am–3:00 pm At Earth Day, you can meet community organizations caring for people and the earth (see partners list below), eat delicious food (see vendor list below), blow giant bubbles, draw …
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 …