A Fall Welcome at Milano
On the last day of August, a “Welcome to Fall” reception welcomed a nice mix of folks, some of whom had not seen each other in a while, to the […]
News Bytes: Jack Evans, Canal Boat, Heating Plant
Canal Boat Christened; Tours Begin The C&O Canal boat was officially launched April 28, and public tours have begun. The new 80-foot-long boat was christened by Mayor Muriel Bowser (who […]
New Canal Boat Christened in Joyous Ceremony
Georgetown’s brand new 80-footlong, historically correct Canal Boat was officially launched Thursday, April 28, at the C&O Canal’s reconstructed and filled Lock 3 with joyous pomp and ceremony. There were […]
Mapping Georgetown: A Georgetowner Leaving Her Mark
“Where flowers bloom, so does hope.” ~ Lady Bird Johnson One day, as my mom and I were picking weeds along the alley bricks, I decided to give [the alley] […]
Candidates Declare for Mayor, Council Race: The List So Far
This article was updated Oct. 31. Leaves are falling, the weather cooler and Election Day 2021 two weeks away. What does that mean? Candidates are already positioning themselves for the […]
Downtowner News: Metro Ridership Up, D.C. Gov’t In!
D.C. Government Employees Back in Office As of today, D.C. Government employees are back in their offices. They’ll be greeted with lots of welcome back perks including free food, Pilates classes and festive […]
Downtowner DC: Razor Wire, E-Mopeds, Schools, Metrorail, Crime
Lime’s e-moped addition will make the company the first micro-mobility provider to offer three shared electric vehicle types on one platform.
Will Georgetown Get a Public High School?
Among the preliminary ideas is to convert Hardy Middle School at 1819 35th St. NW into a public high school.
What’s Out and What’s In?
One day, we’ll look back and … wish we hadn’t. But, for now, here’s our highly idiosyncratic look at “What’s Out and What’s In” at the end of this exceptionally strange year.
Jelleff Center Feasibility Study: Déjà Vu
The renovation — or perhaps reconstruction — of the S Street center is expected to be a top priority for newly elected Ward 2 Council representative Brooke Pinto.