All Things Current: What you'll find in your March 22, 2017, edition

EDUCATION
Nearly two months into the job, D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Antwan Wilson has begun
preparations for the school systems new five-year strategic plan, including hosting community
meetings to solicit parent and teacher feedback.

RECREATION
The next phase of a project to revitalize the C&O Canal National Historical Park in Georgetown has
reached a key milestone with the selection of a nationally known design firm.

TRANSPORTATION
A contractor for DC Water plans to seek an after-hours permit for a portion of its water main
replacement project on a frequently congested stretch of 18th Street downtown, averting community
concerns that the work would further snarl rush-hour traffic.
The D.C. Department of Transportation plans to replace a traffic signal at 46th and Van Ness streets
NW with a four-way stop next month, following neighborhood requests.

SHOPPING & DINING IN D.C.

While Glover Park celebrates news that a long-rumored Trader Joes will come to 2101 Wisconsin
Ave. NW, the neighborhood is dealing with the temporary loss of its Whole Foods Market, which
abruptly shut down for renovations last week after apparent health violations.
To keep up with a blossoming downtown restaurant market, the owner of Dupont Circle's Panache
has overhauled his establishment and is preparing to reopen it as Le DeSales.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

A consensus is building around the idea of a virtual wellness center to serve Ward 3 seniors, but the
city has yet to identify funding for this initiative.
George Washington University Hospital is awaiting re-approval for its kidney transplant center after
the D.C. Court of Appeals faulted the procedure that allowed it to launch more than two years ago.
After a Northwest woman was dissatisfied with how the Metropolitan Police Department handled her
fiance's epilepsy attack, she launched a successful effort to broaden officers' awareness of seizures.
As modern seniors seek to explore the world, local businesses and organizations including the
Northwest Neighbors Village and a Chevy Chase-based travel agency are working to help them do
so.
Dupont Circle's new Take Five Meditation offers a modern take on an old tradition.
The founders of a new Tenleytown OB/GYN clinic plan aim to offer holistic care that provides more
than just clinical assistance.

ON THE MARKET
A Wisconsin Avenue property near the Washington National Cathedral represents the transformation
of a tired 1905 house into two buildings that offer eight widely varied but all well-appointed condo
units.

OPINION
Editorial: D.C. lawmakers must prepare now for federal budget cuts, even as the extent of the damage
 remains hard to predict.
Editorial: We're encouraged that Mayor Muriel Bowser appears serious about combating parking
offenses that further clog our congested streets.

SPORTS
Maret senior Luka Garza was named the D.C. Gatorade basketball player of the year on Monday,
marking the first time in the schools history that one of its students has captured the hoops honor.
(Northwest Current, Georgetown Current, Dupont Current)
A recent softbal scrimmage between Wilson and National Cathedral demonstrated significant potential
for both teams. (Northwest Current, Georgetown Current)
Wilson's boys lacrosse team has started the season strong and with high hopes. (Northwest Current,
Georgetown Current, Dupont Current)

DISPATCHES
Hearst Elementary's Student Council members reflect on their roles, Washington International middle
schoolers enjoy their own take on March Madness, 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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