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After 40 Years, Georgetown Senior Center Serves Its Last Lunch
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ANC: Jelleff Center, Dumbarton Oaks, C&O Canal Bridge
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Georgetown Parking Myths: The Never-Ending Story
June 20, 2021
•The Georgetowner’s June 16 article — “Busting Myths About Georgetown Parking” — generated numerous calls and responses from the residents of Georgetown. Concerns about parking in D.C.’s oldest neighborhood are almost […]
D.C. Commits $250 Million to Create Careers, Support Workers in D.C.
June 14, 2021
•More than $250 million dollars has been committed by Mayor Muriel Bowser in her “Fair Shot” fiscal 2022 budget to attract new business and to help recovering D.C. businesses and […]
Weekend Round Up: June 10-13
June 10, 2021
•Summer is now in full swing and many museums and venues are starting to reopen. This weekend, get out and about and enjoy some jazz at the Kreeger Museum, dancing […]
C&O Canal Boat Expected to Arrive July 8
June 3, 2021
•The reopening of Georgetown and the city continues apace, and things are speeding up. Already to the delight of passers-by at the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, Georgetown’s crown jewel, yes, […]
In Mayor’s $17.5 Billion Budget: $30 Million for Jelleff Rec, $3.5 Million for Ellington Field
June 1, 2021
•The word on the budget is out. Georgetown representatives, parents and youth who use the popular but aging Jelleff Recreation Center, Boys and Girls Club and public outdoor pool at […]
The Last Gentleman: Sen. John Warner
May 27, 2021
•Five-term Republican Senator from Virginia, John Warner, 94, passed away Monday at his home in Alexandria, due to a heart problem. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Warner attended St. […]
Police Chief Robert Contee on Crime Prevention, Security, Police Reform
May 24, 2021
•“A safe community is important in all the work we do and if people do not feel safe in their community, then we still have important work to do,” said Robert […]
D.C’s Pandemic ‘Turning Point’ Starts Tomorrow
May 20, 2021
•Beginning 5 a.m., Friday, May 21, D.C. lifts nearly all COVID-19 restrictions on public and commercial activities, including capacity limits, types of activities, and time restrictions. The loosening does not […]
Cynthia Pepper Reed, Noted Interior Designer and Georgetown Shop Owner (1948-2021)
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Cynthia Pepper Reed died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on May 13, after a valiant fight against cancer. Born in Atlanta, Georgia on June 7, 1948 to Virginia “Jennie” […]
Mayor to Citizens: ‘Policing at Critical Point’
May 17, 2021
•“I believe that we are at a critical point in policing,” Mayor Muriel Bowser told the Citizens Association of Georgetown at its May 11 virtual annual meeting. “As you know, […]