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

23, 2016, edition

DEVELOPMENT
Although the project team says everything is on track, U Street area community leaders are
concerned about the slow pace of redeveloping the Grimke School property.
RECREATION
A community pool remains slated for the renovated Hearst Park after the National Park Service
determined that an alternative site on the north end of Glover Archbold Park is unfit for the project.
D.C. Public Library officials are finalizing design plans for renovating the Palisades branch at 4901 V
St. NW, as they prepare to close the facility early next year for nine months and $8.2 million in
upgrades.
OTHER NEWS
Opponents of proposed digital advertising signs won a legal victory recently, even as debate
continues about existing signage at the Verizon Center.
The DowntownDC Business Improvement District is seeking D.C. Council approval to allow
residential properties to be included within its services, which include managing quality-of-life
concerns and boosting neighborhood establishments.
HOLIDAYS IN WASHINGTON
Local groups are offering a variety of holiday music in a slate of upcoming performances.
CityCenterDC's upcoming holiday tree lighting brings a host of family-friendly activities to its
revitalized section of downtown.
GETTING AROUND IN D.C.
City officials are continuing to refine plans for a DC Streetcar extension from Union Station to
Georgetown, though Ward 2s D.C. Council member has doubts about the projects viability.
Auto reviews of the Bentley Bentayga luxury crossover, Nissan Altima midsize sedan and Hyundai
Veloster sporty hatchback.
ON THE MARKET
A penthouse in a newly constructed Chevy Chase condo building offers exceptional attention to detail
and a private roof deck, and is available for $1,099,000.
OPINION
Editorial: The District should stand firm against attempts by advertising companies to disrupt
residents' quality of life with bright flashing digital billboards.
Editorial: Residents should take advantage of Small Business Saturday to support and benefit from
the shops and restaurants that make our neighborhoods special.
Sherwood: Bright blight? Opponents of digital video billboards face off against the Verizon Center and
other parties that say they contribute to the vitality of entertainment zones.
SPORTS
St. John's collapsed late in Saturday's WCAC championship game to fall 34-29 to DeMatha, dashing
hopes of the Cadets' first football title since 1989. (Northwest Current, Georgetown Current)
Maret football will face Roosevelt for the DCSAA crown after thrashing KIPP 47-8 on Saturday.
(Northwest Current, Georgetown Current, Dupont Current)
DISPATCHES
Annunciation kindergartners learn about Veterans Day and Thanksgiving, Lafeyette Elementary holds
its student council elections, and other reports from local schools.

Wilson High School's production of Urinetown: The Musical brilliantly and hilariously captures the
satirical setting of a dystopia where it is a privilege to pee, according to a student reviewer from the
Cappies theater critic program.

ALSO IN THE CURRENT

Crime report
Advisory neighborhood commission reports and agendas
Reports from local citizens associations
Calendar of the week's events
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