After the 2011 earthquake, $175,000 a year for citywide insurance seems like a steal. [WBJ]

I won’t mention a certain nonexistent war, but D.C.’s the fourth-best city to travel car-free. [UrbanTurf]

The Kennedy Center could soon be accessed directly from the Rock Creek Park trails. [WashCycle]

What you’ve been waiting for: a canine map of the District. [City Desk]

Frisbeeistas to Michelle Obama: Stop planting trees! [DCist]

The average home sold in Shepherd Park/Petworth is nearly 50 percent more expensive than a year ago. [WBJ]

Could new middle schools keep kids in Ward 5? [GGE]

Public schools get $13k more per student than charters. [DCist]

President Barack Obama wants to create a panel to sell off excess federal real estate. [WBJ]

KIPP to wary Southwest neighbors: May we entice you with some pretty park renderings? [SWTLQTC]

Today on the market: Cleveland Park house for a cool $2.9 million