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“Norton Meets with National Park Service and Architect of the Capitol About Capitol Stones in Rock Creek Park”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Fritz Myer

From the Office of Eleanor Holmes Norton:

“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today met with the National Park Service (NPS) and the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) about the Capitol stones in Rock Creek Park. NPS, which controls Rock Creek Park, recently requested the removal of the stones. AOC intends to store them in a facility at Ft. Meade.

In the meeting, Norton asked why the stones need to be removed from Rock Creek Park and if they could remain. NPS explained that, while there have been no reported accidents on the stones, people climb on the stones and there is no way to impose the same safety rules as those at playgrounds. (more…)

Doggie Day Swim is Sunday September 11th!

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by akung

From DPR:

“Sunday, September 11 | 11 am – 4 pm
5 Outdoor Pools Across DC
Langdon, Hearst, Randall, Ridge Road, and Upshur Pools

With the end of the outdoor swimming season, this annual event provides dogs with a one-day opportunity to jump in the pools, enjoy a swim and play fun aquatics games.

Admission is free. However, (more…)

Yesterday in Driving Dangerously

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Meg for sending around 5:45pm yesterday (Monday): “Rock creek trail by the exercise area. guy was out of the car standing with police and seemed okay.”

“This is a pathetically sad state for a once grand urban park.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

What’s happening to Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park? This beautiful and unique urban park has been largely closed for over a year. While the National park service is having repairs done to the lower plaza, the rest of the park is open but severely neglected. Walkways are crumbling, weeds are growing out of control. The fountain is again turned off and getting overgrown.”

Capitol Stones in Rock Creek Park, Fenced Off Since Last Summer Could Be Moving Soon

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Fritz Myer

Almost exactly a year ago we posted “Any idea why the Capitol Stones have been blocked off?”

Looks like there is finally some action, Bloomberg Government reported:

“Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) said the Capitol stones, removed from the East Portico in 1958-62 renovations, should be turned into a more formal exhibit in Rock Creek Park, where they were dumped likely in the 1970s. Norton said she’s heard from constituents who like taking their kids to the stones, which have turned into an unsanctioned attraction a short distance from a walking trail in the park.”

From the Office of Eleanor Holmes Norton:

“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today requested a joint meeting with the National Park Service (NPS) and the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to discuss removal of the Capitol Stones, which were part of the original Capitol building, from Rock Creek Park. NPS recently requested the removal of the stones for safety and preservation, and some are currently being stored in an AOC facility in Ft. Meade without public access. (more…)

“hoping someone can provide an update about a dog-related incident Sunday in Rock Creek Park.”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Emma K Alexandra

“Dear PoPville,

We’re hoping someone can provide an update about a dog-related incident Sunday in Rock Creek Park. My husband was hiking when he heard dogs barking and a woman screaming. A pit bull was attacking her dog and she was trying to separate them. My husband ran across the creek and managed to hold back the pittie, which enabled the woman to chase after her dog, who had bolted. (more…)

“Rock Creek Park???”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

New sign up at Kalorama and Connecticut, in the little triangle-circle in front of the Chinese Embassy employees’ building.

I figured I’d better take a photo right away, since it’ll be taken out by a car failing to make that corner within a day or two.”

“National Park Service celebrates 50 years of summer concerts in Fort Dupont Park”

By Prince Of Petworth


3600 F Street, SE via NPS

From the National Park Service:

“Grab your chairs and blankets and join the National Park Service for an evening filled with family-fun and FREE, live music at the Fort Dupont Park Summer Event Series. The 50th Anniversary season will kick-off on Saturday, July 30 with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. and the concert starting at 7 p.m.

You won’t want to miss this year’s lineup of local and national R&B, jazz and go-go musicians. The series starts on Saturday, July 30 with Sirius Company, Be’La Dona, The Soul Searchers and DJ Rico.

“The National Park Service is thrilled to celebrate 50 years of music and gathering with friends and family for summer concerts in Fort Dupont Park,” Tara Morrison, Superintendent for National Capital Parks-East, said.

Save the date for the rest of this summer’s concerts. We’ll announce artists soon for the following dates: (more…)

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