All Things Current: What you'll find in your Dec.

10, 2014, edition

DEVELOPMENT
The Kennedy Center pulled out all the stops last Thursday -- including bringing in Vice President
Joe Biden -- at a groundbreaking ceremony for its first major expansion since the institution was
built 50 years ago. (all editions)
Capping more than a year of public discourse about Ingleside at Rock Creek's planned expansion,
the Chevy Chase advisory neighborhood commission has reached an agreement with the
retirement community. (Northwest Current)
The D.C. Zoning Commission voted unanimously Monday to reopen a contentious debate on
American Universitys new campus plan, holding a new hearing on plans for an extra level to its
underground garage. (Northwest Current, Georgetown Current)
An effort by a group of Lanier Heights residents to downzone their community won unanimous
support from the Adams Morgan advisory neighborhood commission last week. (Dupont Current)
EDUCATION
City officials may choose to tear down Garrison Elementary School as part of its scheduled $40
million modernization, rather than upgrading the existing 1960s building. (Dupont Current, Foggy
Bottom Current)
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
The Chevy Chase advisory neighborhood commission is putting off a vote on whether to support
stripping the name of the community's founder, an outspoken racist and segregationist, from a local
fountain. (all editions)
The D.C. Historic Preservation Review Board last week endorsed the relocation of a 150-year-old
farmhouse on Foxhall Road, in an attempt to preserve a bit of the areas agrarian past while
allowing room for an upscale new home. (Northwest Current, Georgetown Current)
With pop-up additions raising ire around the city, the D.C. Historic Preservation Review Board is
setting tighter rules for rooftop additions in the tiny historic district of Foggy Bottom. (Dupont
Current, Foggy Bottom Current)
RECREATION
Preliminary plans for a new dock on the C&O Canal earned the enthusiastic support of the
Georgetown advisory neighborhood commission last week, but the Old Georgetown Board has
declined to take action on the project until its design is tweaked. (Georgetown Current, Dupont
Current)
A controversial proposal for renovating Kalorama Park has won support from the Adams Morgan
advisory neighborhood commission, which voted 4-2 last Wednesday to endorse a city plan for the
property. (Dupont Current)
TRANSPORTATION
DC Circulator service is slated to expand in the next few years, with the popular red-and-silver
buses reaching such destinations as the Washington National Cathedral and Howard University,
according to a plan released Monday by the D.C. Department of Transportation. (all editions)
HOLIDAYS (all editions)
This weekend's Georgetown GLOW will welcome a new type of light festival to the neighborhood's
historic streets this holiday season.
Anyone wishing to explore the deeper significance of Christmas by spending a little time with
images of the Virgin Mary and her child will appreciate a new exhibition at the National Museum of
Women in the Arts.
Washington is well known as an international city and during the holidays, this provides a unique
opportunity to attend embassy-sponsored events that showcase seasonal traditions from their

countries.
ON THE MARKET (all editions)
A three-level penthouse near the highest point in Washington, on the market for $1,100,000, has
unobstructed views and a convenient setting.
OPINION (all editions)
Editorial: The District should hold a primary election for federal officials in April and local officials in
June.
Sherwood: As 2014 comes to a close, it's time to reflect on the year's finished and unfinished
stories.
SPORTS (Northwest Current, Georgetown Current)
Mayor Vincent Gray's vision of a reborn city football title came to life on Saturday, as Gonzaga beat
H.D. Woodson to win the inter-league championship.
Maret won the Sleepy Thompson boys basketball tournament on Saturday, boosted by a strong
performance from 6-foot-9-inch forward Luka Garza.
DISPATCHES
Hyde fifth-graders build underwater remote-controlled vehicles, St. Patrick's ramps up for the
basketball season, and other reports from local schools. (all editions)
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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