All Things Current: What you'll find in your July 22, 2015,
edition
BUSINESSES The Walgreens location at 4225 Connecticut Ave. near
the Van Ness Metro station is closing on July
30 after just three and a half years in operation, the company
said this month. (Northwest Current, Georgetown)
With the Petworth post office slated to shut down on July 28,
community members are wondering when -- or if -- theyll see a
replacement. (all editions)
D.C. COUNCIL A new bill supported by most D.C. Council members
would provide free legal services to low-income
seniors through the University of the District of Columbia. (all
editions) While Ward 2 D.C. Council member Jack Evans is looking to
crack down on prostitution with a new
bill aimed at vehicles used for solicitation, the Logan Circle
community is hoping for additional solutions to the recent
resurgence of illegal sexual activity in the area. (Dupont Current,
Foggy BottomCurrent)
DEVELOPMENT Developer SB-Urban has dropped its plans for tiny
micro-unit apartments at Georgetown's Latham
Hotel site, intending now to sell the property to focus on its
two other Northwest projects. (GeorgetownCurrent, Dupont Current,
Foggy Bottom Current)
EDUCATION Some in D.C. are sounding the alarm about cuts
proposed for the federally funded DC Tuition
Assistance Grant program, particularly when they believe the
program needs to be boosted beyond itscurrent levels. (all
editions)
ENVIRONMENT The University of the District of Columbia recently
debuted its new rooftop farm atop the Life Sciences
building, which has already produced some 600 pounds of food.
(all editions)
RECREATION Community leaders eager to see a new, modern
Friendship Recreation Center have been
disappointed by the citys latest designs for the $6 million
project, and they say their complaints are falling on deaf ears.
(Northwest Current)
Following a contentious debate at a community meeting last
Wednesday, the city has rejected a request to expand a planned West
End dog park that has been in the works since 2009, citing budget
and space constraints. (Dupont Current, Foggy Bottom Current)
TRANSPORTATION Construction has kicked off this summer on a
long-contentious biking and hiking path known as the
Klingle Valley Trail. (all editions)
OTHER NEWS The Army Corps of Engineers hasn't yet been able to
inspect 12 potentially contaminated Spring
Valley sites, including 10 residences and land owned by the
National Park Service and Pepco. (Northwest Current)
ON THE MARKET A 1916 three-bedroom bungalow with a large corner
lot in 16th Street Heights is newly available, listed
at $850,000. (all editions)
OPINION (all editions)
Editorial: The District's move toward purchasing wind power is a
significant and laudable step toward its environmental goals.
Editorial: A proposal to help the University of the District of
Columbia's law students provide more free legal assistance to the
city's seniors is a clear win-win.
Sherwood: Temperatures and tempers alike are running high this
summer, and Donald Trump's D.C. hotel is being hotly debated
following his controversial remarks.
SPORTS (Northwest Current, Georgetown Current) Summer-league
play gave Maret boys basketball a chance to try out some new
players who helped
the Frogs to a 49-46 win over Bishop Ireton last Thursday, for
the league title. A slew of Northwest athletes are listed in USA
Todays American Family Insurance ALL-USA
Washington D.C. Baseball Team, which ranks how players fared
this season.
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