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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.
Spirits in Our Midst: In Georgetown, We Are Haunted by History
October 25, 2017
•By Gary Tischler and Selma Khenissi The old houses, cemeteries, streets, hillsides and even film sites evoke a sense of people, place and memories. In Georgetown, Halloween reigns. Just look […]
Old Stone House to Close for More Than a Year
October 23, 2017
•One of D.C.’s oldest buildings, the Old Stone House in Georgetown will close for renovations from Oct. 30, 2017, through Dec. 1, 2018.
Philip Levy, Owner of Bridge Street Books, Dies
October 14, 2017
•A memorial service was held 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 16, at Washington Hebrew Congregation.
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.
Will Georgetown Keep Cool With Coolidge?
October 5, 2017
•Representatives of the Vermont-based Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation presented plans at an Oct. 2 Advisory Neighborhood Commission meeting to locate an outpost at the historic mansion at 3425 Prospect St. NW.
ANC Monday: Airbnb, Park Police, Circulator, Streetlights
October 2, 2017
•There will be a presentation on the regulation of Airbnb rentals at tonight’s meeting, along with resolutions on the DC Circulator and streetlights.
Dave Chappelle Gives Emmy to Ellington School, Gets Key to Washington, D.C.
September 29, 2017
•Dave Chappelle returned to his alma mater, the Duke Ellington School of the Arts on 35th Street, remarking on its reconstruction and giving the cheering students advice Sept. 29. Chappelle […]
Georgetown Main Street Approved
September 28, 2017
•Along with Georgetown, DSLBD designated and funded three other DC Main Streets programs (organizations): Kennedy Street /Upper 14th Street, NW (Ward 4); Lower Georgia Avenue (Ward 1); and Minnesota Avenue (Ward 7).
Taste of Georgetown Gets a Beautiful Sunday
September 25, 2017
•More than 30 restaurants offered samples of their fare at the Georgetown waterfront, all benefiting the Georgetown Ministry Center, created to help the homeless.