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.
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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