All Things Current: What you'll find in your June 17, 2015, edition

DEVELOPMENT
City officials have determined that ongoing projects to convert row houses into pop-up multifamily
buildings can continue if the developers already have all their necessary permits, but others may face
zoning scrutiny. (Northwest Current, Dupont Current, Foggy Bottom Current)
Tenleytown residents have shared their visions for enlivening the area around their neighborhood's
Metro station. (Northwest Current, Dupont Current, Foggy Bottom Current)
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
The prospective developer of 3400 Massachusetts Ave. intends to build just one new home at the site,
contrary to community concerns that two or three houses could be planned for the prominent corner,
but the local advisory neighborhood commission has joined calls to preserve the current 1920s house
there. (Northwest Current, Georgetown Current)
LIQUOR LICENSING
Operational plans for a sidewalk cafe for the River Inn have won support from the Foggy Bottom
advisory neighborhood commission, following negotiations and then additional tweaks from
community members last week. (Dupont Current, Foggy Bottom Current)
PUBLIC SAFETY
A pair of pedestrian fatalities in the Wisconsin Avenue corridor last week whose victims were
identified yesterday has prompted a call for safety improvements along the busy artery, and the D.C.
Department of Transportation has pledged to investigate solutions. (all editions)
Spurred by a recent spike in overdoses from illegal synthetic drugs, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced
Monday a plan to crack down on retail establishments that sell the product under the counter. (all
editions)
TRANSPORTATION
The latest proposal for addressing metered parking for people with disabilities faced strong criticism at
a D.C. Council hearing this month. (all editions)
The Dupont Circle advisory neighborhood commission is seeking streetscape improvements for
Connecticut Avenue between T Street and the neighborhood's namesake roundabout. (all editions)
Cyclists using the New Mexico Avenue bike lanes will soon have a formal connection to Burleith and
Georgetown, under a D.C. Department of Transportation plan for Tunlaw Road and 37th Street.
(Georgetown Current)
OTHER NEWS
A group of local politicians, environmental observers and community leaders is looking to challenge
the city to move toward public power in response to the proposed merger between utility companies
Pepco and Exelon. (all editions)
The Georgetown Business Improvement District issued its annual report last week, finding strengths
in the historic neighborhoods retail, hotel and office markets but also outlining challenges.
(Georgetown Current)
ON THE MARKET
A revitalized row house in the Logan Circle neighborhood just came on the market for $1,539,000,
boasting modern elegance throughout its three levels. (all editions)
OPINION (all editions)
Editorial: The District's dual approach to budget autonomy could pay long-term dividends.
Editorial: Delayed repairs to the fountain at Chevy Chase Circle are another example of why the

National Park Service shouldn't be running small pieces of public space in D.C.
Sherwood: Five years into the investigation of Vincent Gray's 2010 mayoral campaign, Gray and his
allies are still waiting for some sort of conclusion.

SPORTS (Northwest Current, Georgetown Current)

Despite feelings of dj vu related to a rain-delayed loss three years ago, Wilson softball's return to
the field for the 2015 DCIAA championship was marked by a blowout 23-6 victory over Bell.
US Lacrosse, the national governing body of the sport, last week unveiled its list of womens lacrosse
All-Americans and All-Academic athletes, and several Visitation players made the cut.
A Wilson boys tennis player upset his teammate for the DCIAA singles title June 1.
SCHOOL DISPATCHES (all editions)
British School students hear from Team Tanzania, Ross Elementary prepares for the end of the year,
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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