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

20, 2016, edition

ALCOHOL LICENSING
Glover Park's upcoming Rite Aid is seeking a license to sell beer, wine and spirits. (Georgetown
Current)
DEVELOPMENT
The District's rewritten zoning code won unanimous approval last week, with changes that include
reduced parking minimums slated to go into effect in September. (all editions)
A permit granting round-the-clock demolition of the former Washington Post headquarters is raising
noise concerns among some downtown neighbors. (Northwest Current, Dupont Current, Foggy
Bottom Current)
EDUCATION
An audit of the D.C. Public Schools athletics program concluded that its previous director was grossly
negligent and mishandled funds. (Northwest Current, Georgetown Current, Dupont Current)
TRANSPORTATION
The D.C. Department of Transportation is working to improve five particularly dangerous intersections
around the city, including Wisconsin Avenue and M Street NW and 14th and U streets NW. (all
editions)
YEAR IN REVIEW
What happened in Northwest's 2015, in rhyme. (all editions)
OPINION (all editions)
Editorial: We're supportive of a compromise proposal to allow new restaurants in Georgetown only
under certain conditions, and we hope it's approved.
Editorial: The D.C. Court of Appeals has thankfully thrown out a case against the $1 billion plan to
bury unreliable power lines, paving the way for the District to see if this ambitious plan bears fruit.
Sherwood: Walmart has reversed course on building a pair of long-sought Ward 7 stores, leaving local
officials fuming.
SPORTS (Northwest Current, Georgetown Current)
D.C. Interscholastic Athletic Association basketball players are no longer at a disadvantage over their
private-school counterparts, now that the league has implemented a 30-second shot clock this
season.
Gonzaga basketball edged out Paul VI basketball 73-69 in overtime on Monday.
DISPATCHES (all editions)
Hearst second-graders study version of Cinderella, Sidwell fifth-graders walk for water to raise
money for African students, 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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