All Things Current -- May 27, 2015

All Things Current: What you'll find in your May 27, 2015, edition

DEVELOPMENT

Two small-scale developers in Adams Morgan have seen their plans to convert row houses into multifamily buildings stalled -- and perhaps permanently stopped -- as city zoning authorities sort out whats allowed. (all editions)

Mayor Muriel Bowser joined U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro for a walking tour Thursday to highlight the Shaw neighborhoods affordable housing and economic development projects. (all editions)

After years of complications, architect Robert Bell says hes decided to scrap plans to create a new single-family home behind the Georgetown Theater. (Georgetown Current)

ENVIRONMENT

Federal officials have approved the District's plan to reduce sewage tunnels in favor of green infrastructure projects in Northwest neighborhoods. (all editions)

PUBLIC SAFETY

A strikingly modern -- and very colorful -- four-bay fire station could soon rise just east of the former Walter Reed campus, according to plans that won tentative approval from the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts last Thursday. (Northwest Current)

Without debate, the National Capital Planning Commission has approved a temporary upgrade to the White Houses fence and vehicle barriers. (all editions)

RECREATION

The extraordinary accomplishments of Eleanor Roosevelts life can be traced throughout the District -- and now, two Northwest residents are proposing a historic trail and park to highlight the former first ladys work as a leader, diplomat and human rights advocate. (all editions)

OTHER NEWS

Two Northwest residents have been named Presidential Scholars. (all editions)

The Foggy Bottom advisory neighborhood commission is calling for more transparency from the government and independent contractors regarding an investigation into the causes of the recent garage collapse at the Watergate complex. (Dupont Current, Foggy Bottom Current)

The Georgetown Library has unveiled a new bust of philanthropist George Peabody in his namesake Peabody Room. (all editions)

A proposed redo of the southern entrance at the National Zoo will make pedestrians safer, rebuild a popular bandshell and kiosk, and require relocation of the quirky glockenspiel that has for decades welcomed visitors to the portion of the Zoo nearest Adams Morgan. (all editions)

ON THE MARKET (all editions)

A wraparound porch takes center stage at a Chevy Chase home that's on the market for $2,295,000.

OPINION (all editions)

Editorial: The new plan to address sewage overflows in the District reducing planned tunnels in favor of green infrastructure projects is a win-win solution to a serious problem.

Editorial: Granting three-year contracts to high-performing principals will offer clear benefits to D.C. public schools.

SPORTS (Northwest Current, Georgetown Current)

Gonzaga overcame an early gaffe to repeat as the Scholastic Rowing Association of America champions on New Jersey's Cooper River on Saturday.

With inspiration from Pitch Perfect 2, National Cathedral on Saturday won a Scholastic Rowing Association of America championship.

SCHOOL DISPATCHES (all editions)

Burke's Beatles-themed auction, Murch's baby chicks, and other reports from local schools. ALSO IN THE CURRENT

Crime report

Advisory neighborhood commission reports and agendas

Reports from local citizens associations

Calendar of the week's events

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