“Dear PoPville,
I apologize in advance as some may find this triggering but as a woman who was in Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park by myself today, I want to alert anyone who visits the park. (more…)
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“Proposed NPS plan that includes removal of 1,200 trees.” via Casey Trees
Thanks to J. for passing on from Casey Trees:
“Calling all Casey Trees Advocates – Save Trees in Rock Creek Park
Your Advocacy is Needed TODAY:
Tell the National Park Service (NPS) not to cut down 1,200 trees in Rock Creek Park by submitting comments on their plan to rehabilitate the Rock Creek Golf Course. Your comments are easily submitted through NPS’ online form.
Guidance on how to provide comments and a recommended template are provided further down in this article.
What is Happening: (more…)
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Thanks to a reader for passing on a message they received from NPS:
“The restoration of the Dupont fountain was delayed after significant vandalism took place at the site in June. The project was paused while we sought additional funding to repair the damage from the vandalism (more…)
From a press release:
“The District Department of Energy and Environment hopes to see you on Kingman + Heritage Islands in two weeks for the third annual Kingman Island Friends & Family Day on Saturday, October 14th, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.! (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I got an email that the DPR rec center classes I was enrolled in for myself and my family were cancelled (Spin class on M/W, Sat, and Body Flex/Weight lifting on T/Th). My husband said his instructor told him that it was a possibility last week as DPR and the DC government did not reach an agreement/renew contracts in time for classes to be taught. Wondering how widespread across the city this is. For context my classes were at Raymond Recreation Center in Petworth.”
Thanks to Aaron for sending: “I finally saw workers back in the fountain this morning! I asked them when they think it might be done. They said “next year.”
Stay tuned.
Thanks to Bill for sending around 4:35pm: “A new one from my bike rides in Rock Creek Park: car went down an embankment on Ross Drive, which opened back to cars earlier this year in Rock Creek Park. (more…)
Thanks to Lila for sending: “Bald eagle in RCP” (more…)
Thanks to M. for sending around 9pm last night:
“Pierce Mill around 7pm on Wednesday night. Sure, pull out of the parking lot, make 2 left turns and onto the paved bike/pedestrian path. Even after getting the wave off and direction that it’s not a road….. “
ANC Commissioner Chris Hart writes: “Womp womp. Looks like the Zoo Loop is closing at 5pm again starting tomorrow. Anyone know if this is supposed to be seasonal? If so, why change it when sunset is still at 7:20?”
EHN’s communications director, Sharon Eliza Nichols, replies: (more…)