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Norton Vows Congressional Action to Stop Trump Administration from Unconstitutional Attempt to Limit…

Press Release Oct 15, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Fritsch October 15, 2018 Norton Vows Congressional Action to Stop Trump Administration from Unconstitutional Attempt to Limit Free Speech in Front of White House and on National Mall WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman…

WAMU: Should Demonstrators Near The White House And National Mall Be Charged Fees?

Editor Oct 12, 2018

Monday is the last day you can submit comments on the National Park Service's proposed permit rule changes.

DC History

Brightwood honors a local Civil War legend buried in lore

Leigh Giangreco Oct 12, 2018

Two simple wreaths at Fort Stevens are all that comprise the grandest memorial that stands today for Elizabeth Proctor Thomas, a Brightwood resident who became a local Civil War legend and a symbol of sacrifice for black Washingtonians.…

New traffic pattern for Arlington Memorial Bridge begins October 15

Press Release Oct 12, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 11, 2018 New traffic pattern for Arlington Memorial Bridge begins October 15 Three lanes and one sidewalk will close for the next two years WASHINGTON— Starting Monday, October 15, the National Park Service…

Celebrate Holiday Traditions at the 2018 National Christmas Tree Lighting

Press Release Oct 11, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 11, 2018 Contacts: Katie Liming Alanna Sobel (NPF) WASHINGTON– Your chance to make the 2018 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony part of your holiday plans is quickly approaching!…

Forest Hills Connection: When a tree falls on a Rock Creek Park trail, here’s who responds

Editor Sep 27, 2018

They move so quickly to clear the trails that I saw more and more of their work, but no trace of them. They started to take on a mythical quality.

Construction starts in October on Fort Dupont and Fort Davis Drives in Southeast Washington, DC

Press Release Sep 24, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 24, 2018 Contact: Jonathan Shafer Construction starts in October on Fort Dupont and Fort Davis Drives in Southeast Washington, DC Road improvements scheduled for completion this spring…

DCist: Why Don’t The Fountains At Meridian Hill Park Ever Seem To Be Working?

Editor Sep 13, 2018

The fountains at Meridian Hill Park are off, again, due to a leak in a pipe that provides water to the cascades. The good news is that work is underway to repair them, but residents are beginning to wonder just how frequently they'll have…

WUSA9: DC prepares to protect downtown from Florence with levee that has never been used

Editor Sep 12, 2018

WASHINGTON - Emergency preparations continue along the east coast with Hurricane Florence’s uncertain track. Due to the storm, officials could erect a huge levee to protect downtown D.C. from catastrophic flooding. It would be the first…

National Park Service preparing to repave Fort Dupont and Fort Davis Drives

Press Release Sep 4, 2018

National Park Service News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 4, 2018 National Park Service preparing to repave Fort Dupont and Fort Davis Drives Much anticipated construction will begin this fall WASHINGTON—…

Arts and Culture

A glimmer of hope for the once-iconic Fort Dupont concert series

Steven Kiviat Aug 30, 2018

For decades, the Fort Dupont Park free concert series was legendary for its roster of nationally known R&B and jazz acts, performing all summer long, sometimes on both Fridays and Saturdays. This year’s 46th annual season, with just six…

National Park Foundation Bolsters Anacostia Park’s Community-Building Efforts with $861k Grant

Press Release Aug 28, 2018

For Immediate Release: August 28, 2018 Contacts: Alanna Sobel, National Park Foundation Pya Langley, National Park Service National Park Foundation Bolsters Anacostia Park’s Community-Building Efforts with $861k Grant Funding…

Curbed DC: Anacostia Park celebrates 100th birthday, receives $861K grant

Editor Aug 28, 2018

One-hundred years ago, on Aug. 31, 1918, Congress preserved a stretch of land along the Anacostia River as a national park. On Friday and Saturday, to mark the centennial of that event and highlight Anacostia Park’s offerings, the National…

Proposed National Park Service First Amendment and Special Event Permit regulations would provide…

Press Release Aug 8, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 7, 2018 Contact: Mike Litterst Proposed National Park Service First Amendment and Special Event Permit regulations would provide clarity while protecting iconic views in Washington, D.C.…

Bright Future Ahead for James Creek Marina: National Park Service accepting proposals to provide…

Press Release Jul 26, 2018

National Capital Region News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 26, 2018 Contact: Stephanie Loeb, stephanie_loeb@nps.gov, 202-619-7400 Bright Future Ahead for James Creek Marina National Park Service accepting…

Norton Encouraged by NPS Withdrawal of Proposed Restrictions of Sports on the National Mall, Calls…

Press Release Jul 25, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Fritsch July 24, 2018 Norton Encouraged by NPS Withdrawal of Proposed Restrictions of Sports on the National Mall, Calls for Further Collaboration with Residents WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton…

Plan Your Visit to the 2018 Lotus and Water Lily Festival

Press Release Jul 18, 2018

WASHINGTON – Join the National Park Service for this year’s celebration of nature, culture and community at the 2018 Lotus and Water Lily Festival. This two-day festival highlights the annual blooming of lotus and water lily…

Another section of Beach Drive declares independence from potholes

Press Release Jul 3, 2018

National Park Service News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 3, 2018 Contact: Jonathan Shafer Another section of Beach Drive declares independence from potholes National Park Service prepares transition to final…

Find Your Way to Anacostia Park!

Press Release Jun 28, 2018

National Park Service News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 28, 2018 Contact: Jonathan Shafer Find Your Way to Anacostia Park! Know the best ways to access the park during major construction Park ranger provides…

National Park Service offers rare business opportunity at Rock Creek Park Horse Center

Press Release Jun 13, 2018

National Park Service News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 13, 2018 Contact: Katelyn Liming National Park Service offers rare business opportunity at Rock Creek Park Horse Center WASHINGTON — The National…

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