THE DISTRICT
Ad Company to Install 788 Bus Shelters
Clear Channel Outdoor and D.C. transportation officials said this week that the Phoenix-based advertising company will install 788 bus shelters throughout the District.
The installation is part of a contract that gives the company exclusive rights to advertising at the new shelters for the next 20 years.
Officials said the bus shelters will have up-to-the-minute bus-arrival information and will be linked to a Web-based monitoring system that will track operations and maintenance of the shelters.
If the D.C. Council and Congress approve the contract, the shelters will be in place by early 2009, according to the D.C. Department of Transportation.
Free Animal Treats for Poor Pet Owners
A pet-food giveaway for low-income owners of cats and dogs will be today and tomorrow at two locations in the District.
The event, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days, is sponsored by the Washington Animal Rescue League and Sam's Club.
Pet treats and 50-pound bags of dry food will be given to the first 100 low-income people who arrive each day. No proof of income is required.
Tomorrow's giveaway will be at the Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena, 3779 Ely Pl. SE. Tomorrow's giveaway will be at the animal rescue league, 71 Oglethorpe St. NW.
VIRGINIA
T.C. Williams Principal to Stay for Year
John Porter, the longtime principal of T.C. Williams High School who this year announced his retirement, will stay for another year, Alexandria School Superintendent Rebecca L. Perry announced yesterday.
Schools spokeswoman Amy Carlini said that though candidates to replace Porter are under consideration, the search will continue into the school year.
