Maggie sends Saturday: “As of this morning, looks like the 2-5 year old playground is closed, potentially because the fence is damaged? If so, seems to bad to close the full thing for that?”

From a press release:

“The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) is excited to announce an immersive celebration of youth and learning: Kids World debuts at Franklin Park for three fun-filled days: Friday, July 28, through Sunday, July 30. This action-packed weekend will be free and open to all and will feature a variety of creative pop-ups, hands-on activities, playful installations, and more to entertain and educate young visitors and their families. Attendees can expect to dive into the worlds of literacy, health and fitness, creativity, science and nature, and entrepreneurship. Read More

Thanks to Ata and all who’ve sent in:

“Spotted this heartwarming display by the JCC Preschool on Q Street” Read More

14th and V Street, NW

Eatonville opened here to great acclaim back in 2009. The space had less success with followups Mulebone and Ancient Rivers.

The other day I noticed this permit in the window at the long vacant space. Childcare coming: Read More

Thanks to Victoria for sending: “From a trail in Rock Creek park this morning. God bless the youths.”

“Dear PoPville,

There is a public tennis court at 23rd and N St, NW that one or more daycares use as a giant playpen. It’s unfair to players who would like to use the court, the kids rip down the nets, and Read More

“Dear PoPville,

I wanted to bring some attention to an issue we are having in our neighborhood. A little over a year ago, our neighborhood dry cleaner moved (largely due to COVID). The small property at 1301 Florida Ave NW, which is on the ground floor of a residential four story apartment complex, was vacant for a bit. A smoke shop tried to move in but was denied by the zoning board because the store is just across the street from Cardozo high school (see photo above). Read More

photo by angela n.

From WMATA:

“Metro’s youngest customers and those traveling with them now have one less barrier to a stress-free ride on Metrobus. Metro today announced that effective immediately, open strollers are welcome on Metrobus, replacing a policy that required strollers to be folded before boarding. Read More

From the office of Council Chairman Mendelson:

“DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson released the following statement after District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) this afternoon released their Initial Budget Allocations for Schools for FY2024.

“Once again, the Chancellor is traumatizing public schools by proposing substantial budget cuts,” Mendelson said. “In testimony before the Council earlier this week, the Chancellor minimized the chance that any schools would see substantial budget cuts. Yet we’re finding school after school losing money and teachers. Read More

Thanks to Oscar for sending.

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