Not Just Kids Only: Halloween Costumes, Magic, Roller Skating at Jelleff

October 31, 2022

There were close to 100 children, their parents and a number of pet dogs, variously dressed as skeletons, super heroes, pumpkins, princesses and bats (one of the dogs) on Saturday, […]

Friends of Jelleff Rec. Center Announce Renovation, Halloween Party Plans

October 12, 2022

Big plans are afoot at the Jelleff Recreation Center at 3265 S St. NW. “The District finally has contracted with the DRL Architects Group to design the construction plans for the $37 million […]

Closing Pools Before Labor Day a Travesty  

September 14, 2022

It was an exceptionally hot August and early September this summer as families and residents tried to enjoy the last of the vacation and home days before heading back to […]

Fun, Almost Back-to-Normal Summer Weekend in Georgetown

June 13, 2022

Pools open! Parades and parties! Picnics in the park. Pop-ups including a free champagne garden party. Plenty of shopping in Georgetown — with a chance to slip easily over to Virginia to […]

ANC 2E Highlights: Smoke Shop Raid; Starr Restaurant Due Late 2023 

May 11, 2022

The Georgetown-Burleith Advisory Neighborhood Commission — ANC 2E — held its monthly meeting remotely on Monday, May 2. The following are selected highlights.   Police Update    Metropolitan Police Department representative, Sgt. […]

ANC 2E February Report  

February 7, 2022

Update on Ward 2 Recreational Parks    In the ANC’s February virtual public meeting, Department of Public Recreation’s (DPR) Chief of External Affairs, Tommie Jones, provided an update on Ward 2 […]

ANC 2E January Report  

January 18, 2022

Second District Public Safety Update    MPD Captain Steve Andelman of the second district joined the virtual meeting (held Jan. 6) to give an update on crime in the Georgetown area since his last appearance in early December. Andelman said both […]

Sidewalks, Streets, Schools, Parks and Politics: Top Town Topics of 2021 

January 11, 2022

Georgetown in 2021 was abuzz with news and events even though so many of the normal activities of business, shopping, dining out, schools, the university, night life, non-profit and town […]

Council Member Pinto Outlines 2022 Top Priorities  

December 13, 2021

At City Center DC’s annual holiday Christmas tree lighting celebration this past Saturday, Nov. 27, Ward 2 Council member Brooke Pinto spoke warmly about the deeper meanings of Christmas this year to a TV […]

Ellington Field Renovation Plans Include New Amenities 

December 6, 2021

Plans to upgrade the neighborhood Ellington track and field park and add community amenities under an approved $3.5 million city parks budget, were presented by DC Department of Parks and […]