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Mar 15, 2023

Wilson Aquatic Center Remains Closed Amid Emergency Repairs With No Reopening Date

The Wilson Aquatic Center on Fort Drive in Tenleytown was shut down on February 14 due to drainage problems, diving equipment being loose, and “improper temperatures.”

Mar 09, 2023

D.C. Summer Camps Will Use Lottery System For Sign-Ups This Year

The new system is meant to put a stop to the “Hunger Games”-like scramble for summer camp spots.

Mar 05, 2020

One Of D.C.’s Biggest Dog Parks Will Close Until Fall 2021. Shaw Neighbors Say They Were Blindsided

A popular dog park in Shaw will shut down beginning in April, the city says.

Sep 06, 2019

The Annual Dog Day Afternoon At D.C. Public Pools Returns On Saturday

It’s going down at three pools starting at noon, rain or shine.

Aug 30, 2019

Public Field, Private Use: An Elite School Has Had Special Access To A D.C. Field For Almost A Decade

Parents are now fighting an extension of the contract that would last another nine years.

Jul 20, 2018

D.C. Is Hosting A ‘World Cup’ For Puppies

Adult dogs are also welcome to play in a second area.

Sep 11, 2017

Marie Reed Pool Reopens After More Than A Year-Long Closure

It closed last may for a major renovation project.

Aug 14, 2017

Man With A Swastika Tattoo Was Removed From A D.C. Pool

He allegedly called a lifeguard the n-word after being asked to leave.

Aug 04, 2017

Langdon Park ANC Commissioner Is Suing D.C. After Officials Neglected To Give Notice About City Projects

Residents say the neighborhood is being used as a dumping ground.

Jul 06, 2017

Trans Pool Party Attendees, Including MPD Sergeant, Were Misgendered At Public Pool

This is the same pool where trans youth were misgendered last summer, leading the Department of Parks and Recreation to promise more sensitivity training.

 
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