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(Washington, DC) - The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) has temporarily closed Columbia Heights Community Center (1480 Girard St., NW) due to a police incident in the Columbia Heights area.

The playground and building are closed.  Everyone is safe inside the center and parents have been notified.  The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is currently conducting an investigation in the area.   
 

Constituents will be notified when the center has been given the "all clear."  No evening activities have been cancelled at this time.
 

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