Construction Issues and Answers
• November 8, 2017

To walk, ride or drive through Georgetown these days is to confront seemingly endless rounds of construction, infrastructure rehabilitation and street work, a landscape of dumpsters, cones and service trucks. […]

All About Politics: Virginia’s Governor’s Race
• October 26, 2017

The national Democratic Party wants to continue its winning streak in the Commonwealth. The big problem for Virginia Democrats is the composition of the electorate in these off-off-year elections.

The West Heating Plant: It’s Time
• October 25, 2017

By Lisa Palmer As the ANC Commissioner representing residents where the West Heating Plant is located, I have worked with Georgetown residents, city officials and developers to finalize a plan […]

Youth at the Polls: The Big If
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By Robert Weiner and Christina McDowell On Nov. 6, 2018, all 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and 34 of the 100 seats in the U.S. Senate will […]

Bridge Street Books Is Worth Saving
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The sudden death of Philip Levy on Oct. 12 at age 72 was a shock. Still shaking their heads in disbelief and sadness are all who knew him: pretty much […]

The Wharf Is Great, Georgetown Too
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The newest retail, restaurant and residential destination in Washington, D.C., the Wharf, was celebrated Oct. 12 at the grand opening of the $2.5-billion project’s Phase 1. The Wharf takes up […]

Let There Be Colors on Key Bridge
• October 11, 2017

While the lights of the city sometimes reflect off the Potomac River and flicker along the arches of Key Bridge, which connects Georgetown in Washington, D.C., to Arlington, Virginia, think […]

Miscommunication in Chief
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Donald J. Trump’s brief visit to Puerto Rico last week cries out for comment. This is an individual who refuses to assume the role that Americans expect of their president. […]

All About Politics: Gun Control in Virginia, Alabama Senate Race
• October 5, 2017

In the wake of the Las Vegas mass shooting, gun control has emerged as an issue in the Virginia governor’s race. Meanwhile, in Alabama, Democrat Doug Jones has an uphill fight for the Senate.

Dear Melania: Please Attend the Kennedy Center Honors
• September 28, 2017

Dear Mrs. Trump, You need to go to the Kennedy Center Honors in December. As a loyal supporter of your husband’s administration, I have no compunction about giving you unsolicited […]