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All Things Current: What you'll find in your March 25, 2015, edition DEVELOPMENT Developers have again revised their plans for a new residential project at the site of Dupont Circle's St. Thomas' Parish, and the local advisory neighborhood commission still thinks further changes are needed. (Dupont Current, Foggy Bottom Current) EDUCATION City education officials are working on a plan to ensure that all students have equal access to high- performing teachers. (Northwest Current, Dupont Current) HISTORIC PRESERVATION The Palisades Recreation Center has been deemed eligible for landmark status, the first step in a process that may complicate a city plan to expand it. (Northwest Current, Georgetown Current) The National Park Service is celebrating the 250 th anniversary of Georgetown's Old Stone House with a focus on the women who helped preserve it. (Georgetown Current, Dupont Current) PUBLIC WORKS The city's Department of Public Works director is blaming last month's tardy trash collections on crews who should have tackled snowy alleys on foot, but he stands behind a decision to throw out residents' recycling with their trash. (all editions) RECREATION A new floating dock has restored access to Fletcher's Boathouse, but officials still aim to address the long-term silt buildup that forced the facility to close last year. (all editions) OTHER NEWS Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla spent three days last week to check out some of the sights of Northwest, including including President Lincoln’s Cottage, the Armed Forces Retirement Home and the Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School. (Northwest Current, Dupont Current, Foggy Bottom Current) A year after closing its Georgetown location due to increasing rent, the Thos. Moser furniture store is back in the neighborhood. (Georgetown Current) The Textile Museum has completed its move to George Washington University's campus, reopening last weekend in Foggy Bottom. (Dupont Current, Foggy Bottom Current) ON THE MARKET (all editions) Fresh from a major makeover, a 1912 Colonial in Chevy Chase available for $1,995,000 boasts vintage-inspired features seamlessly coexisting with various original details and repurposed materials. OPINION (all editions) Editorial: The city's regulations should facilitate – not stymie – advisory neighborhood commissions' efforts to provide grants for worthy community causes. Editorial: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has appropriately concluded that it needs to revisit Spring Valley in perpetuity even after its current cleanup effort is completed. Sherwood: A new book tells a compelling story of Walt Whitman's years in Washington and his long-term effect on the city. SPORTS (Northwest Current, Georgetown Current) Wilson's baseball team has begun practicing for a season that the Tigers hope will bring not only continued dominance in their league but also an elusive state championship title. Despite a furious rally, Sidwell boys lacrosse fell to Bishop Ireton 6-5 in overtime on Thursday.

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All Things Current: What you'll find in your March 25, 2015, edition

DEVELOPMENT Developers have again revised their plans for a new residential project at the site of Dupont Circle's

St. Thomas' Parish, and the local advisory neighborhood commission still thinks further changes are needed. (Dupont Current, Foggy Bottom Current)

EDUCATION City education officials are working on a plan to ensure that all students have equal access to high-

performing teachers. (Northwest Current, Dupont Current)

HISTORIC PRESERVATION The Palisades Recreation Center has been deemed eligible for landmark status, the first step in a

process that may complicate a city plan to expand it. (Northwest Current, Georgetown Current)

The National Park Service is celebrating the 250th anniversary of Georgetown's Old Stone House with a focus on the women who helped preserve it. (Georgetown Current, Dupont Current)

PUBLIC WORKS The city's Department of Public Works director is blaming last month's tardy trash collections on

crews who should have tackled snowy alleys on foot, but he stands behind a decision to throw out residents' recycling with their trash. (all editions)

RECREATION A new floating dock has restored access to Fletcher's Boathouse, but officials still aim to address

the long-term silt buildup that forced the facility to close last year. (all editions)

OTHER NEWS Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla spent three days last week to check out some of the sights of

Northwest, including including President Lincoln’s Cottage, the Armed Forces Retirement Home and the Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School. (Northwest Current, Dupont Current, Foggy Bottom Current)

A year after closing its Georgetown location due to increasing rent, the Thos. Moser furniture store is back in the neighborhood. (Georgetown Current)

The Textile Museum has completed its move to George Washington University's campus, reopening last weekend in Foggy Bottom. (Dupont Current, Foggy Bottom Current)

ON THE MARKET (all editions) Fresh from a major makeover, a 1912 Colonial in Chevy Chase available for $1,995,000 boasts

vintage-inspired features seamlessly coexisting with various original details and repurposed materials.

OPINION (all editions) Editorial: The city's regulations should facilitate – not stymie – advisory neighborhood commissions'

efforts to provide grants for worthy community causes. Editorial: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has appropriately concluded that it needs to revisit

Spring Valley in perpetuity even after its current cleanup effort is completed. Sherwood: A new book tells a compelling story of Walt Whitman's years in Washington and his

long-term effect on the city.

SPORTS (Northwest Current, Georgetown Current) Wilson's baseball team has begun practicing for a season that the Tigers hope will bring not only

continued dominance in their league but also an elusive state championship title. Despite a furious rally, Sidwell boys lacrosse fell to Bishop Ireton 6-5 in overtime on Thursday.

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After recovering from an injury and improving himself as a team player, Gonzaga senior Bryant Crawford was named D.C.’s Gatorade Player of the Year for boys basketball on Friday.

SCHOOL DISPATCHES (all editions) Four area middle schools joined together for a choral performance at St. Patrick's, School Without

Walls high schoolers built an electric car, 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 service directory

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