All Things Current: What you'll find in your March 1, 2017, edition

DEVELOPMENT
The citys proposed Ward 3 emergency family shelter received mixed feedback from the local advisory
neighborhood commission last week, as a divided ANC 3C (Cleveland Park, Massachusetts Avenue
Heights, Woodley Park) voted to support the shelter location while requesting a lower height. (all
editions)

EDUCATION
Projected overcrowding at all Ward 3 public schools is prompting calls for the city to address the
area's capacity. (all editions)
Despite a $2.5 million allocation in the capital budget, School Without Walls at Francis-Stevens
parents are worried that needed upgrades and repairs aren't going to happen at the West End
campus. (all editions)

ENVIRONMENT
Responding to neighbors requests, the District is taking new steps to monitor pollution and water
quality levels at Soapstone Valley Creek in Forest Hills, which has a history of E. coli contamination
and frequent troubles from stormwater overflows. (all editions)

TRANSPORTATION
Community division over Reno Road's intersection with 39th and Ingomar streets NW continued
Monday even as Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3/4G unanimously opposed the D.C.
Department of Transportation's proposed fixes for the accident-prone location instead calling for a
four-way stop at Reno and 39th. (Northwest Current)
Advocates for a gondola system across the Potomac River between Georgetown and Rosslyn are
continuing to make their case despite a recent funding setback in Virginia and some reservations from
Georgetown neighborhood leaders. (Georgetown Current, Dupont Current, Foggy Bottom Current)

SHOPPING & DINING IN D.C. (all editions)

Five Guys hopes to join a flurry of fast casual restaurants that have recently opened or announced
plans to open in Tenleytown, when it moves into the former Firelake Grill spot on Wisconsin Avenue
early next year.
Longtime Georgetown boutique The Phoenix recently reopened after a six-week renovation and
expansion project.

NORTHWEST PASSAGES (all editions)

Reflecting on her great-grandfather's position in Adolf Hitler's cabinet, Chevy Chase author Ursula
Werner recently launched her debut novel, The Good at Heart.

ON THE MARKET (all editions)

A classic 1915 foursquare house in Cleveland Park, listed for $1,699,000, recalls the neighborhood's
origins as a swamp-escaping summer getaway.

OPINION (all editions)

Editorial: Despite Peter Newsham's impressive resume, the D.C. Council must carefully review his
 handling of mass arrests before confirming him as the District's police chief.
Editorial: Widespread criticism of planned LED streetlights suggests that the District must be prepared
to compromise in order to win over skeptics before it's too late to salvage any aspect of this
environmentally sustainable and fiscally responsible initiative.
Sherwood: Some dismayed advocates of paid family leave feel like they were sucker-punched by
D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson's decision to revise the already-approved legislation, but
Mendelson says his approach will help ensure implementation.

SPORTS
In its first DCIAA boys basketball title since 1984, Wilson routed Roosevelt 57-38 last Wednesday. (all
editions)
Despite missing a key player, the St. John's girls basketball team edged out Paul VI 58-52 for the
WCAC title on Monday. (Northwest Current, Georgetown Current)
Strong post play helped Visitation take the ISL girls basketball trophy on Sunday with a 56-48 victory
over Bullis. (Northwest Current, Georgetown Current)
Sidwell's deep roster helped it take the MAC boys basketball championship despite the absence of
injured star Jelani Williams, beating Maret 67-57 on Monday. (Northwest Current, Georgetown
Current)
Gonzaga pounded Paul VI 68-55 on Monday to take the WCAC boys basketball crown. (Northwest
Current, Georgetown Current, Dupont Current)

DISPATCHES (all editions)

Key Elementary celebrates Boots on the Blacktop, Our Lady of Victory sixth-graders study the
narwhal's polluted habitat, 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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