Layer of Annoyance Surfaces at ANC Meeting
At the March 30 virtual meeting, even the very favored National Park Service came in for some grumpiness regarding a construction project.
Georgetowners of the Year for 2020
We salute longtime residents and businesspersons who have given freely of their time, making our special neighborhood all the better for their dedication.
‘Georgetown Karen’ Confronted by Street Protesters
On Saturday, about a dozen protesters with noisemakers faced off with police officers and the driver of a car that the youths claim tried to run them down.
Mathews Will Run to Succeed Gibbons on ANC
Topher Mathews, creator of the Georgetown Metropolitan blog, announced his candidacy for advisory neighborhood commissioner on June 8, the day after Joe Gibbons said he would not run again.
Conspiracy Theory Links 5G to COVID-19
5G plans in Belgium, Switzerland and other countries were placed on hold until radiation could be accurately measured. No evidence was found.
Police Raid Mr Nice Guys Again
On Jan. 18, for the second time in three months, a CBD smoke shop in Georgetown was raided by police in SWAT gear.
Streetcar to Georgetown Kaput
The project was not included in any of the District Department of Transportation’s 2020 budget requests in a 600-plus-page document DDOT submitted to the District Council this week.
Police Raid 2 Marijuana Pop-Ups in Georgetown
The raid on a business at Dumbarton Street and Wisconsin Avenue was almost a repeat of another the day before at 33rd Street and Wisconsin Avenue.
Citizens’ Concert in Rose Park Sings Au Revoir to Summer
Neighborhood newcomer Uprising Yoga Center got people stretching, and then classic rock band the Other Side got people dancing.
Burning Questions About Jelleff Center Plans
Many Georgetown residents see the planned renovation of the building as the one chance in decades to provide space for community programs ranging from yoga to computer classes.