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Small Cells Competition Heats Up: Poles or Rooftops?
• February 25, 2019
Rooftop boxes and antennas, described by TeleWorld Solutions CEO Shervin Gerami at a small press briefing at Via Umbria in early February, may be proposed at the March 4 ANC meeting.
Washington Bids Farewell to John Dingell
• February 14, 2019
Holy Trinity Church on 36th Street in Georgetown was overfilling with love — and with people — for Dingell, who died on Feb. 7 in Michigan at the age of 92 from complications due to prostate cancer.
LAST CHANCE: Cultural Breakfast This Thursday
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At the March 7 Cultural Leadership Breakfast, Jack Rasmussen will talk about the Corcoran Legacy Collection, acquired by the AU Museum following the dissolution of the Corcoran Gallery of Art.
Hyde-Addison School Project on Track for July 1
• February 11, 2019
The reconstructed school, Georgetown’s only public elementary school, is expected to open in August, on time. We’ll find out later if the project ended up on budget.
Management of Highbridge Apartments — Formerly the Georgetown Retirement Complex — Accused of Scam
• February 4, 2019
The would-be first leasee forwarded all the documents to D.C.’s attorney general, who, she was told, has started an investigation.
Whatever Happened to Whole Foods?
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A reopening of the Glover Park store appears increasingly unlikely, according to Eric Langenbacher, president of the Burleith Citizens Association.
Basketball Only? What Do Georgetowners Really Want at Jelleff?
• January 21, 2019
Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2E recently organized a 10-question online survey for distribution to Jelleff Recreation Center stakeholders.
‘Town Crier’ Ray Kukulski Has Died
• January 17, 2019
Kukulski collapsed suddenly at Sibley Hospital last Thursday, Jan. 10, apparently of an aneurysm or a brain hemorrhage. He had recently turned 77.
‘Snurlough’ Delights Most in D.C.
• January 14, 2019
Have some cool shots of Georgetown in the snow? Email editorial@georgetowner.com with the subject line “Snow.” Your photo just might get added.
Mayor’s Agent Approves Partial Demolition of Heating Plant
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The decision removes an obstacle to the developer’s controversial plan to build a high-end condominium building designed by architect David Adjaye overlooking a park designed by landscape architect Laurie Olin.
