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Return of Whole Foods: It’s Complicated
November 6, 2017
•It all started last March with the ubiquitous D.C. rats. To date, no one can or will say when — or even if — the Glover Park store will reopen.
Ideas Unlocked at Public Meeting on Canal Plans
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On Nov. 2, following the formal presentation by Superintendent Kevin Brandt, attendees shifted between four planning stations to ask detailed questions and prepare comments about four aspects of the refurbishment plan.
An Eerie Walk Back in Time
October 30, 2017
•On Friday evening, Oct. 27, Dwane Starlin took a group of people on a “Spirits of Georgetown” walk throughout the neighborhood, sharing stories that are buried deep within the crevices of the area.
Unearthing African American History
October 10, 2017
•As historic as the Oak Hill Cemetery is, an important facet that is largely missing — also from other Georgetown locations — is African American history.
Animals Blessed, Given Medals at St. John’s
October 2, 2017
•After a brief service on Oct. 1, at which St. Francis medals were bestowed on the newly blessed canine faithful, treats were distributed both to four-footers and two-footers.
Weekend Round Up September 28, 2017
September 28, 2017
•October arrives Sunday, along with Glen Echo’s Then & Wow! family day and the Blessing of the Animals in Georgetown at St. John’s.
Last Chance: Textile Museum Director Speaks Thursday
September 18, 2017
•John Wetenhall, director of the George Washington University Museum and the Textile Museum, oversaw the 2015 relocation of the Textile Museum, founded in 1925, from a Kalorama mansion to a modern building on the GW campus.
Sally Quinn Talks About ‘Finding Magic’
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During a conversation about her new book at St. John’s Church, Quinn spoke about her grappling with God, religion and practices.
Tree Lovers and Killers in Georgetown
September 11, 2017
•Sept. 10 was the annual gathering of Trees for Georgetown, a committee of the Citizens Association of Georgetown. The group’s mission is to plant and maintain the trees that line the neighborhood’s residential streets.
2 Men — and Dog — Confront DDOT Contractor in Georgetown
August 24, 2017
•A large portion of sidewalk on 30th and Dumbarton Streets, traditionally Georgetown brick, was nearly covered with a cement-based surface.