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“New National Christmas Tree dc President’s Park”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Andrew Leyden

From the National Park Service:

“Ahead of the holiday season, the National Park Service (NPS) planted a new National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse in President’s Park today. The new tree, a 27-foot white fir (Abies Concolor) from Middleburg, Pa. was donated by Hill View Christmas Tree Farm, and will be the first white fir to serve as the National Christmas Tree.

The NPS transported the new tree from Pa. to the Ellipse on Friday and planted the tree this morning via crane. (more…)

“National Park Service seeks public comment on plan to reduce deer populations in DC and Maryland parks”

By Prince Of Petworth

From NPS:

“To protect and restore native plants and promote healthy and diverse forests, the National Park Service (NPS) proposes to reduce overabundant deer populations in several national parks in DC and Maryland. Using feedback and ideas from the previous public engagement period, the NPS has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for National Capital Parks – East, which includes Anacostia Park, Greenbelt Park, Fort Washington Park and other parks. We encourage the public to review the EA and provide comments on it through Nov. 8, 2021. (more…)

Congresswoman “Norton Introduces Bill to Rename Rock Creek Park as ‘Rock Creek National Park’”

By Prince Of Petworth

From Congresswoman Norton’s Office:

“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today, on the 131st anniversary of the creation of Rock Creek Park, reintroduced her bill to rename it “Rock Creek National Park,” which would acknowledge the importance of the park for the nation, visitors, tourists, and its central place for District of Columbia residents. (more…)

Newly Renovated Franklin Park Shines Over the Weekend “DowntownDC BID Announces Rock the Park DC!”

By Prince Of Petworth


Franklin Square is “bounded by K Street NW to the north, 13th Street NW on the east, I Street NW on the south, and 14th Street NW on the west.”

While the photos don’t do it justice, and there was still a bit of sprucing up/planting going on – a look at the newly opened and renovated Franklin Park downtown was quite a sight to see: (more…)

“Franklin Park Block Party – This Saturday!”

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“Presented by No Kings Collective and the DowntownDC BID, the Franklin Park Block Party is a celebration of the much anticipated renovation of downtown DC’s largest green space. The evening will feature musical performances including a DC Funk Brass Versus between between Too Much Talent Band and Dream City Brass. Additional acts include New York-based artist, rapper, poet, and thinker KAMAUU, in addition to local artists Ikey, Layla Khepri, Dreamcast Moe and Reesa Renee. Mainstage festivities kick off at 6pm. (more…)

“Shaw dog park is still not open”

By Prince Of Petworth


1651 11th Street, NW between Q and R

“Dear PoPville,

Have you heard anything about the reopening of the recreation facilities on 9th Street (dog park/basketball court/skate park). I have gotten no information from the ANC, the Council 1 Reps or the DC Parks Department. Looks ready to go.”

Another reader writes: “Shaw dog park is still not open despite the city advertising that it was opening the end of august.”

Shaw Dog Park writes: “We are working to remain in touch with @DCDPR and will share opening details when we have them.”

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