The GoingOutGurus were reporting yesterday that this summer’s annual Fort Reno concert series may be closed due to EPA findings of Arsenic in the Fort Reno Park. The summer concert series at Fort Reno is a DC tradition and I hope the NPS, the EPA, and the folks organizing the event can get to the bottom of this.

Here is an announcement from FortReno.com

Dear friends,
On Wednesday, May 14th we were notified by the National Park Service that there is evidence of reportedly high levels of arsenic in the soil around Fort Reno requiring closure of the park and further testing. At the moment nothing is confirmed, only reported - we don’t even know if the stage area is affected - but the park is currently closed. The Park Service, EPA, and others are looking into the situation and keeping us posted. Check back here where we’ll share updates and details as they come in.

Head-Roc, Noyeek and I got the chance to play Fort Reno in 2005 (I think we were the first Hip Hop act ever) - flicks over at Head-Roc.com

UPDATE: I just donated to the Northwest Youth Alliance/Fort Reno Concert Series. Please give them your support