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Makeover outside Union Station neglected fountain

Despite an $11 million makeover, the centerpiece of Columbus Circle remains in a state of disrepair.

Friday - 05/10/2013, 05:03pm EDT

Tags: Columbia Plaza, fountain, union station, john aaron,

Spend summer in natural beauty at Rock Creek Park

Rock Creek Park Ranger Scott Einberger takes WTOP on a tour of the park. Between 4,000 and 5,000 guests visit the Washington area park every month to see the a variety of critters, trees and other living things. Visitors exercise, sight-see and bask in the park's natural beauty.

Wednesday - 04/24/2013, 09:17am EDT

Tags: Rock Creek Park, Scott Einberger, Natalie Plumb

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National Park Service considers closing restrooms earlier, reducing ranger hours

The National Park Service is considering closing restroom and visitor facilities earlier and eliminating late-night ranger hours at monuments and memorials on the National Mall, WTOP has learned.

Monday - 04/15/2013, 02:14pm EDT

Tags: Neal Augenstein

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Georgetown boat rental launches new name

A Washington waterfront landmark gets a new moniker after its previous owner was forced out.

Thursday - 04/11/2013, 04:52pm EDT

Tags: boathouse, waterfront, Paul Simkin, georgetown

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NPS pushes back cherry tree bloom in D.C., again

Friday - 04/05/2013, 04:22am EDT

Tags: cherry blossom festival, tourism, National Mall

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National Park Service releases deer death count

The National Park Service initially hoped to remove 60 deer from Rock Creek Park, but Park Service spokeswoman Carol Johnson says officials are still pleased with the results.

Monday - 04/01/2013, 08:48pm EDT

Tags: deer hunt, Rock Creek Park, shooting, michelle basch

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Marion Barry: Twitter remark about park service inappropriate

D.C. Councilmember Marion Barry says he did not personally send tweets from his account criticizing the National Park Service about a Rock Creek Park deer hunt.

Friday - 03/29/2013, 06:20am EDT

Tags: Marion Barry, D.C. Council, deer hunt, Rock Creek Park

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Controlled deer hunt begins in Rock Creek Park

As the controlled deer hunt in Rock Creek Park begins Wednesday night, temporary nighttime road closures will go into effect to protect park visitors and neighbors.

Thursday - 03/28/2013, 01:27am EDT

Tags: Rock Creek Park, deer, deer hunt, deer dilemma,

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