The Honors, Minus the Trumps
• December 6, 2017

Washington is a town of traditions. Every year, certain things happen like clockwork. It’s a seasonal mix of weather, politics, sports, celebrations and events. One notable event is the Kennedy […]

Online Shopping: An Urban Myth?
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Most everyone these days believes that online sales — of clothing, accessories, household items and even groceries — are increasing to the point that brick-and-mortar stores are under a Do […]

New Code of Conduct Must Not Muzzle ANCs
• November 22, 2017

The District Council has proposed a new comprehensive code of ethics that “makes changes to the District government’s ethics laws regarding employee conduct, including but not limited to lobbying, financial […]

Rents Too High?
• July 12, 2017

Landlords often speak publicly, mostly about properties they’re promoting or in favor of a proposed development. Ask them to give details or name names, however, and most choose to talk […]

Fletcher’s Boathouse to Re-Open by Mar. 1
• February 16, 2017

The Boathouse at Fletcher’s Cove is expected to reopen by Mar. 1.

Last October, the National Park Service (NPS) deemed the walkway to the dock unsafe, shutting down business operations and preventing access to the river. Mud and debris underneath the structure have tipped the walkway at a dangerous angle.

Kevin Brandt of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal NPS office is confident the fishermen will be back on their boats in time to enjoy the warmer weather and fishing season.

This is also good news for the D.C. Fisheries and Wildlife Division. Sales of permits at the boathouse bring in approximately $60,000 for D.C. government annually, about 60 percent of total revenue from the sale of fishing and wildlife permits.

The long-term solution is not immediately clear. Future flooding could cause the problem to repeat itself.
The Park Service is freeing up funds to repair the walkway to hit the Mar. 1 deadline.

75 Years On, Pearl Harbor Still Felt
• December 7, 2016

Today, Dec. 7, we the people, including the dwindling members of the Greatest Generation, will gather again in Hawaii, in Washington, at military memorials everywhere, to commemorate a day that, […]

What This Election Has Wrought
• November 9, 2016

As we write this, it is Election Day 2016, and what a long road it’s been. The consensus of American punditry is that Hillary Clinton will win the presidency. Some […]

Georgetown Homeless: Time for Tough Love?
• October 27, 2016

No doubt most people feel sorry for the homeless in our midst. Georgetowners are generally generous and compassionate; we feel an obligation to help the poor. Liberal guilt also abounds. […]

The Georgetowner Endorses
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**For the Democratic Nomination for President:** *Hillary Clinton* Come on, Bernie, you’ve made your point. Now join forces with the rest of us in the battle against you-know-who. There is […]

Georgetown Homeless: Time for Tough Love?
• October 26, 2016

No doubt most people feel sorry for the homeless in our midst. Georgetowners are generally generous and compassionate; we feel an obligation to help the poor. Liberal guilt also abounds. […]