All Things Current: What you'll find in your July 8, 2015,
edition
DEVELOPMENT The U.S. Institute of Peace is proposing to
rehabilitate two former Navy buildings and attach them via
a glassy walkway to its modern headquarters overlooking the
Potomac River in Foggy Bottom. (all editions)
A polarizing proposal for a blocky apartment building at
Pennsylvania Avenue and M Street got mixed reviews last week from
the Old Georgetown Board. (Georgetown Current, Dupont Current,
Foggy Bottom Current)
EDUCATION The University of the District of Columbia's law
school is working on an exchange program with a top
Cuban university. (all editions) The $65 million renovation of
Murch Elementary is going forward following a presentation last
week
that drew a warm community reception, following resident
protests about a previous version of the plans last month. (all
editions)
Janeece Docal, who recently stepped down as principal of Powell
Elementary, is credited with transforming the school from a mess to
a model. (all editions)
ENTERTAINMENT Dark since last March, the West End Cinema will
reopen on July 17 under the Landmark Theatres
chain. (all editions)
HISTORIC PRESERVATION The Milken Family Foundation is working to
convert the storied Riggs National Bank building, just
steps from the White House, into the Museum of the American
Educator. (all editions) A planned new building at the landmarked
Spring Valley Shopping Center is continuing to generate
concerns from the local advisory neighborhood commission.
(Northwest Current) A Georgetown homeowner who heavily modified a
historic Dumbarton Street house without permits
has agreed to undo some of the work, but that doesn't go far
enough for the Old Georgetown Board. (Georgetown Current)
OTHER NEWS A documentary about The Phantom Tollbooth, produced
by a Palisades resident, is making its D.C.
debut on Sunday. (all editions)
ON THE MARKET After a recent renovation updated its finishes and
doubled its size, a Georgetown row house is on the
market for $1,399,777. (all editions)
OPINION (all editions) Editorial: While it's a conversation
worth having, debate about how to handle public records
requests
shouldn't be allowed to delay the rollout of police body
cameras. Editorial: Outgoing Washington Latin head of school Martha
Cutts deserves much of the credit for the
school's rapid rise into D.C.'s top tier. Sherwood: A pair of
recent high-profile false alarms gave emergency responders a chance
to prove
they're ready for action.
SPORTS (Northwest Current, Georgetown Current) A series of Under
Armour All-America lacrosse games featured old friends and
traditional rivals joining
forces against top players from around the country.
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agendas Reports from local citizens associations Calendar of the
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