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“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.”

By Prince Of Petworth


“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.

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“DPR Rec Center Classes Cancelled? Curious if this is a city-wide issue.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“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.”

“Join DDOT in its 10th Celebration of PARK(ing) Day on Friday – nine pop-up parklets are planned”

By Prince Of Petworth


via DDOT

From DDOT:

“Today, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced that PARK(ing) Day 2023 will be Friday, September 15, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. DDOT is celebrating its 10th anniversary of participating in this popular event, which allows residents, businesses, and community organizations to temporarily convert on-street parking spaces into pop-up parks. (more…)

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