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The news, features and other content found in the Aug. 26, 2015, edition of The Current Newspapers, which is distributed to homes and businesses in Northwest Washington, D.C. Email [email protected] to subscribe to the newsletter; contact [email protected] for other inquiries.
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All Things Current: What you'll find in your Aug. 26, 2015, edition
BUSINESSES A new Belgian bistro is coming to Georgetown this fall and will include a carefully curated beer
selection. (all editions)
LIQUOR LICENSING Long-standing restrictions on liquor licenses in western Dupont Circle are set to loosen up
considerably, with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board electing to cap only nightclubs in the area around 21st and P streets NW while allowing unlimited numbers of taverns and liquor stores. (Dupont Current, Foggy Bottom Current)
TRANSPORTATION The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority posted a list of possible changes to its bus routes
on its website last week, prompting concern from some residents about the impact to their commutes. (all editions)
Gas line work is continuing on the old stretch of Klingle Road through Rock Creek Park, slated to reopen in December 2016 as a biking and hiking path, D.C. Department of Transportation officials said at a community meeting last week. (Northwest Current)
UTILITIES District regulators have nixed the planned acquisition of Pepco by Exelon, with the Public Service
Commission voting yesterday against the long-fought proposal. (all editions) A power outage in Georgetown last week has summoned unpleasant memories of a five-year effort to
address similar underground issues more than a decade ago. (Georgetown Current)
OTHER NEWS Two films about homelessness in D.C. will premiere tonight at Landmark's E Street Cinema. (all
editions)
ON THE MARKET A newly renovated Georgetown Victorian offers a new connection to a refurbished carriage house,
and is on the market for $3,595,000. (all editions)
OPINION (all editions) Editorial: A proposal to decriminalize prostitution in the District raises many questions that must be
carefully considered. Editorial: We're pleased to see the city study ways to address 16th Street NW's bus delays, especially
some win-win solutions that are under consideration. Sherwood: Newborn pandas are providing a welcome break from a summer of letdowns.
SPORTS (Northwest Current, Georgetown Current) The St. John’s football team comes into 2015 looking to take advantage of opportunities, after the
players saw a slew of big chances slip through their fingers a year ago. Since the St. John’s volleyball team’s season ended last November, players have regularly stopped
by coach Bill Pribac’s office with a simple message: We will make up for last year.
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