Briefing on Georgetown University’s 20-Year Plan, June 6

June 10, 2016

Get yourself to St. John’s tonight at 6:30 p.m. for a meeting with Georgetown University reps about its Campus Plan. Yes, it’s a big deal.

The Best Job in D.C. New Post Man: Fred Ryan


When Fred Ryan was named publisher of the Washington Post Sept. 1, 2014, his role as the architect of the Washington Post’s future was both metaphoric and literal. Metaphoric because […]

Does D.C. Count for Hillary Clinton?


It was way back in August of 1992, but I vividly remember a brief conversation I had with then presidential candidate Bill Clinton, who was campaigning through Texas on one […]

More Officials Petition FAA


Local officials continue to pile on the petitions to the Federal Aviation Administration, begging the agency to promptly relieve the …

DDOT Street, Traffic and Bridge Updates


In an effort to mitigate the impact of SafeTrack, Metrorail’s emergency year-long intensive maintenance and repair project, the District …

At Ellington School $100 Million Overun


Citing a failure of city agencies to properly consult with the D.C. Council, a D.C. auditor released a report last week attempting to explain why the Duke Ellington School of […]

Compromise on Tipped Worker Base Pay


Following a backlash from the restaurant industry over Mayor Muriel Bowser’s proposal to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour and the base wage for tipped workers to $7.50, […]

Overheard at Lunch: D.C. Gossip Girl June 8th, 2016


**For One Night Only: Eric Sommer Returns!** Eric Sommer, who drives around the good old U.S. of A. strumming his guitar, made an appearance at Gypsy Sally’s on May 5. […]

ANC Report: ‘Grave Doubts’ About DC Water Project


At its May 31 meeting, Ron Lewis, chairman of the Georgetown-Burleigh-Hillandale Advisory Neighborhood Commision 2E, called for a halt to …

Jack Evans Report **Metro Midnight Closings Are Critical**


Metro kicked off its SafeTrack rebuilding program this week to finally tackle in a serious way the long-festering track problems …