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Apr 11, 2019

At Playgrounds Built Like ‘The City In Miniature,’ Kids Are Learning The Rules Of The Road

Education and transportation officials say traffic gardens are one creative way to teach the next generation of pedestrians and cyclists.

Oct 23, 2017

Photos: KaBOOM!’s 3,000th Playground Opens In Congress Heights

The national organization has built about 80 playgrounds in under-resourced neighborhoods in D.C.

Aug 24, 2016

Turns Out, Human Poop In Public Parks Is ‘Not Uncommon’

In Arlington, anyway.

Aug 24, 2016

[UPDATE] Just As We Suspected, Missing Playground Firetruck Was Inside Job

The Department of General Services is the culprit!

Feb 21, 2013

D.C. Legislator Wants to Ban Smoking Within 25 Feet of Playground

This week Councilmember Vincent Orange (D-At Large) introduced legislation that would ban smoking within 25 feet of a playground.

Sep 28, 2012

We Could All Use This Right About Now

Think happy thoughts.

 
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