Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park

photo by Anna K. Nelson

Back on April 20th we noted that water had returned to Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park but at the time it was only at a trickle. This morning things are looking amazing!!

Thanks to Anna for sharing this absolute awesomeness: “The water is flowing in Malcolm X / Meridian Hill Park this morning! These images were taken from my 8th floor apt. on May 7 at around 7:30 am.”

To the video! (more…)

Thanks to Judith for sending Monday: ” Three Arborists are also here assessing trees too! (more…)

Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park photo by PoPville

Thanks to Mitchell for passing on the Change.org petition:

“The National Park Service plans to close the upper lawn at Malcolm X (Meridian Hill) Park from March through early September. This space is one of DC’s most important community gathering areas.

We support restoring the park—but closing the entire lawn for the entire warm season removes a vital public space. (more…)

16th Street between Euclid and W Streets NW

ICYMI: Fences Go Up Around Freedom Plaza and John Marshall Park – “PLAZA BEAUTIFICATION AND FOUNTAIN REHABILITATION”

Thanks to everyone who sent photos yesterday:

“Just walked my pup through Meridian Hill/Malcolm X park and on the upper level there are fences that block off the railing that over looks the lower portion of the park and doesn’t allow you to go down the stairs.” (more…)