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In nearby Norwood Local Park, a proposal for an 18,000-square-foot dog park is roiling residents who fear that the canine world is commandeering what many consider sacred public space.

From Washington Post • Jul. 1, 2021

It’s still there, though usually only when a George Clooney is commandeering the red carpet.

From New York Times • Feb. 23, 2011