Park Service Says Yes to New Boathouses on Georgetown Waterfront
• February 21, 2017

Years of discussion and planning will result in big changes on the shoreline and on the river by the National Park Service.

WNDC Hosts Candidates for DNC Chair
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All 10 candidates for the chairmanship (or chairwomanship) of the Democratic National Committee turned out Feb. 15 for a debate of sorts at the Woman’s National Democratic Club.

Arlington County Leaves Georgetown-Rosslyn Gondola Hanging
• February 16, 2017

The Arlington County Board omitted the high-flying, trans-Potomac project from its capital improvement plan.

All About Politics: Reviewing the Debate
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Clinton needed a boost, and got one. But watch Trump lash back at the next debate.

MPD’s Patrick Burke Nominated by Obama to Serve as U.S. Marshal for D.C.
• February 14, 2017

The Metropolitan Police Department’s Assistant Chief Patrick Burke was nominated by President Barack Obama to serve as U.S. Marshal for D.C. on Feb. 4.

“Patrick A. Burke has a long and stellar track record in public safety,” said Obama. “I’m honored to nominate him to serve as a United States Marshal, and I know he will show unwavering courage and commitment in protecting his fellow citizens.”

Burke’s nomination to be marshal must be approved by the U.S. Senate.

As assistant police chief in the Strategic Services Bureau, Burke currently oversees the training, professional development, and strategic planning of the Metropolitan Police Department. Burke had been with the MPD for over 26 years, where he oversaw the security coordination of events such as Obama’s first presidential inauguration in 2009, the Nuclear Security Summit and the Papal visit in 2008.
Burke also sits on the boards of the Office of Police Complaints, the D.C. Police Foundation, and the Washington Regional Alcohol Program.

Hailing from Rochester, N.Y., Burke received his B.S. from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1988, his M.S. from Johns Hopkins University in 2000, and his M.A. from the Naval Postgraduate School’s Center for Homeland Defense and Security.

He and his wife Nora and children live in the Palisades, having lived on O Street in Georgetown.

Concerns in the District About DeVos
• February 13, 2017

Some fear the new secretary of education, sworn in 51 to 50 Feb. 7, will make D.C. even more “choice-heavy.”

Many Helens and Hayeses to Cheer For
• February 10, 2017

The nominations are out for the annual Theatre Washington awards, to be presented May 15 at the Lincoln Theatre.

A Surrealistic Super Bowl
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Whether this game qualified as the greatest ever or makes Brady the best-ever quarterback, our commentator will leave to others.

Sex Acts Reported Near Rose Park
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A spate of indecent acts has focused police attention on the area, thanks to vigilant neighbors.

ANC Tonight: New Officers, Bridge Repairs, Dixie Liquor
• February 9, 2017

The first meeting of the advisory neighborhood commissioners elected in November for 2017-2019 is tonight — with a new ANC chair to be chosen.