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Nov 29, 2023

Georgetown’s ‘Graffiti Cliffs’ Are Now Fenced Off. Many Locals Aren’t Happy About It

The National Park Service put up the non-scalable fence due to safety concerns.

Nov 22, 2023

Water Is Flowing In The Dupont Circle Fountain Again

Water is flowing in the beloved D.C. fountain following the completion of a major rehabilitation project, the Park Service says.

May 24, 2023

D.C. Ranks First For Urban Parks, Again. Some Residents Say It Shouldn’t

D.C. has the best park system in the country for the third year in a row. But some in the city say the ranking doesn’t match reality.

May 12, 2023

Norton Wants To Expand NPS Mission To Improve D.C.’s Urban Parks

The National Park Service owns 90% of park land in D.C., and funding is highly unequal across the city.

Feb 20, 2023

Malcolm X Park’s Lower Level Is Reopening To The Public After Three Years Of Renovations

After years of renovations, the Malcolm X Park will be fully accessible once again with a few new features. But the fountain is still broken.

Feb 20, 2023

A New Museum Is Opening Underneath The Lincoln Memorial

Construction starts this spring on the lower level of the memorial.

Jan 31, 2023

NPS To Clear McPherson Square Homeless Encampment Two Months Earlier Than Planned

The National Park Service plans to clear a homeless encampment in McPherson Square on Feb. 15, two months ahead of the original date.

Jan 18, 2023

Park Service, Virginia Working To Widen Mount Vernon Trail Between Rosslyn And Old Town Alexandria

The comment period on NPS’ environmental assessment for the project is open through Wednesday night. 

Sep 21, 2022

Washington Monument Back Open After Vandalism Incident

Park Police arrested a man on Tuesday night for allegedly splattering the monument with red paint.

Apr 28, 2022

Park Service Keeping Beach Drive Open For Recreation, Closed To Through Traffic Until Labor Day

A study on whether to keep Beach Drive permanently closed to through traffic was scheduled to be completed last December, but that work is ongoing.

 
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