All Things Current: What you'll find in your June 3, 2015,
edition
D.C. COUNCIL A contentious city budget process wound quietly to
a close last Wednesday, with the D.C. Council
reversing several controversial spending cuts largely by taking
money from programs they said were unlikely to spend it all. (all
editions)
In addition to citywide spending plans, the newly adopted budget
funds initiatives affecting particular neighborhoods across
Northwest. (all editions)
DEVELOPMENT The Dupont Circle advisory neighborhood commission
says the developer of the St. Thomas'
Parish project is flouting a previous compromise to limit height
to 59 feet. (Dupont Current, Foggy Bottom Current)
HISTORIC PRESERVATION A hastily revised plan to put affordable
housing and other community services on three sides of the
newly landmarked Emory United Methodist Church won tentative
approval from the Historic Preservation Review Board last week.
(Northwest Current)
RECREATION A vision to return a boat to the C&O Canal in
Georgetown will first require some $6.5 million to
repair or replace two deteriorated locks near Thomas Jefferson
Street. (Georgetown Current, Dupont Current, Foggy Bottom
Current)
TRANSPORTATION Delays on a proposed three-year escalator
replacement project at the Van Ness Metro station will
continue as the different parties involved work toward solutions
to the communitys pedestrian and travel concerns. (Northwest
Current)
In the face of increased congestion on 34th Street in
Georgetown, the D.C. Department of Transportation has adjusted
signal timing and is evaluating a series of other recommendations
that would improve traffic around the neighborhood. (Georgetown
Current)
OTHER NEWS The inaugural Our City festival this weekend will
show off the District's art and culture. (all
editions) The retail portion of Cathedral Commons on Wisconsin
Avenue is slated to fully open in the coming
months, bringing several more restaurants and shops to the
mixed-use development completed earlier this year. (Northwest
Current)
Last weeks meeting of the Citizens Association of Georgetown
featured a progress report from Mayor Muriel Bowser along with the
groups annual awards and elections. (Georgetown Current)
Revised plans for expanding the Kennedy Center, with a river
pavilion relocated to land, got a warm reception at the U.S.
Commission of Fine Arts last month. (Dupont Current, Foggy Bottom
Current)
ON THE MARKET A Foxhall Road home built in 2010 as the temporary
residence for the French ambassador is now
on the market for $11,900,000. (all editions)
OPINION
Editorial: We're pleased with most of the D.C. Council's adopted
budget, but residents had no voicein important last-minute changes.
(all editions)
Editorial: Georgetown University officials' recognition by the
local citizens association speaks to the
school's vast strides in community outreach and cooperation.
(Northwest Current, Georgetown Current)
Editorial: Repeated permit reversals in the office of the city
zoning administrator highlight a clear problem, and if deemed
appropriate, new resources should be put in place to solve it.
(Dupont Current, Foggy Bottom Current)
SPORTS (Northwest Current, Georgetown Current) Even without its
seniors, Gonzaga baseball ended a 15-year title drought with
Sunday's 2-1 DCSAA
championship win over St. Albans. Wilson baseball has won its
23rd straight DCIAA title by thrashing Bell 13-3.
SCHOOL DISPATCHES (all editions)
Maret kindergartners' recent field trips, Washington Latin's
end-of-year performance, 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 Classified ads and
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