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Jun 05, 2020

Park Police Arrest Maryland Man Suspected Of Assaulting Activists On Capital Crescent Trail

A viral video showed the cyclist assaulting a group of activists postering in protest of George Floyd’s killing.

Oct 17, 2016

81-Year-Old Bicyclist Killed On The Capital Crescent Trail

Where the trail intersects with Little Falls Parkway in Bethesda.

Apr 11, 2016

Startup Faces Backlash After Graffiti Ads Appear On Capital Crescent Trail

The founder of Yobbz says none of their employees are responsible for it.

May 12, 2014

You Can Now Swim In The C&O Canal Again (If You Want)

After a massive sewer spill, the water quality standards of the C&O Canal are now back to normal.

May 09, 2014

Capital Crescent Trail Open Again After Sewage Spill

It was shut down for more than a week for a storm-caused sewage spill.

May 02, 2014

Five Million Gallons Of Sewage Spills Into Potomac River

A break occurred in the Upper Potomac Intercepter as a result of the heavy rain this week, causing five million gallons of sewage to overflow into the Potomac River.

Apr 17, 2013

The Best Bike Rides in and Around D.C.

Got two wheels and energetic legs? Here’s where to pedal around!

Oct 22, 2012

Woman Assaulted on Capital Crescent Trail

A woman using the popular Capital Crescent Trail recovering in an area hospital today after she was assaulted Sunday evening while jogging through the Montgomery County portion of the trail.

Jun 02, 2008

Maryland Slows Down Capital Crescent Cyclists

We’ve had plenty of discussions here at DCist about city cyclists (Magnificent or menace? Discuss.), but now Maryland is stepping up to slow down two-wheelers along one of the area’s most popular biking trails. According to the Post, officials at the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission will soon start installing signs limiting cycling speeds to 15 mph along a 5.5-mile stretch of the Capital Crescent trail from Bethesda to the District line. They say…

Jun 21, 2006

Georgetown Waterfront to Suck a Little Less

For all the talk of how valuable the land along the Potomac River in Georgetown is, little has been done with it. That’s now changing. The Georgetown Current is reporting today that the long-awaited nine acre Georgetown Waterfront Park is finally becoming a reality, with bulldozers starting to tear apart the parking lot that has to date blocked access to what could otherwise be spectacular river views. The park, which over its 25 years on…

 
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