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

19, 2016, edition

DEVELOPMENT
A planned residential building project in Tenleytown has been downsized by 21 units after developers
were unable to purchase a third parcel of land in the 4600 block of Wisconsin Avenue NW, though
some neighbors say even the smaller proposal is too big. (Northwest Current, Georgetown Current)
Georgetown University's attempt to expedite review of a hospital addition was shot down by the
Zoning Commission, as commissioners reflected on past campus plan battles that had brought about
the latest procedural rules. (all editions)
ENVIRONMENT
Plans to create permeable parking lanes on a stretch of Woodley Road NW are moving forward, after
the D.C. Department of Transportation assured community leaders that the project wouldnt prevent
power lines from eventually going underground there. (all editions)
RECREATION
Dupont Circle residents are hoping for upgrades to Stead Park's aging recreation center. (Dupont
Current, Foggy Bottom Current)
OTHER NEWS
Residents of The Rittenhouse, a nine-story apartment building in Brightwood, have been getting an indepth look at the complications of the citys tenant rights laws after trying to move beyond failed talks
with one developer. (all editions)
Aging-in-place villages across Northwest are increasingly offering amenities to attract their
neighborhood's younger residents. (all editions)
VOTERS GUIDE (all editions)
Profiles and Q&As with the six candidates for two at-large D.C. Council seats and the three
contenders seeking an at-large seat on the State Board of Education.
NORTHWEST PASSAGES (all editions)
Eighth-graders from School Without Walls at Francis-Stevens last week honored civil rights activist
Cesar Chavez with a performance of their own original song: Take a Chance, the Cesar Chavez
Story.
A New York author with fond memories of D.C. is coming here to discuss her book In the Company of
Women, which includes tales of several local female design professionals.
ON THE MARKET (all editions)
A three-bedroom mid-century modern house in Shepherd Park offers Mad Men flavor for $879,900.
OPINION (all editions)
Editorial: We're pleased to endorse the incumbent at-large D.C. Council candidates: independent
David Grosso and Democrat Robert White.
Sherwood: In sports, politics and Metrorail alike, we're in troubled times.
SPORTS
Maret football pushed its season to a 6-0 record when the Frogs blanked National Christian 47-0 on
Friday, but a tough game with Sidwell is looming this weekend. (Northwest Current, Georgetown
Current, Dupont Current)
After a half game challenging the areas consensus No. 1 team, Gonzagas football team couldnt
keep up in the second half on Saturday and fell to DeMatha 23-13. (Northwest Current, Georgetown
Current)

With its former archrival Covenant Life gone from the league, Washington International School's
volleyball team is dominating the Potomac Valley Athletic Conference. (Northwest Current,
Georgetown Current)

DISPATCHES (all editions)

St. Patrick's fourth-graders elect their student leaders, Washington Latin high schoolers hold a voter
registration drive, 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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