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March 2024 Downtowner News
Georgetown Safeway Installs Security Gates, Fencing
March 7, 2024
•The Georgetown Safeway at 1855 Wisconsin Ave. NW has increased its crime prevention efforts by installing controlled entrances and exits, along with fencing on certain perimeters. More than a week […]
Georgetown Divorce: Park Service Details $12.7M Canal Plan, Drops Georgetown Heritage
March 4, 2024
•Sometimes, you never see a divorce coming. The following is just such a story between a federal agency and a community nonprofit. Tomorrow, the National Park Service will begin its […]
Vote Yes to Secure DC Bill, Tell the Council, Show Up at Tomorrow’s Meeting
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Community groups across the city have urged their representatives to support the Secure DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2024. On Tuesday, the Council of the District of Columbia will vote […]
Nikki Haley Wins D.C. GOP Primary, Awaits Super Tuesday
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Former South Carolina Governor and U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley won the D.C. Republican Party presidential primary, held March 1 to 3, with 63 percent of the vote, winning all of […]
Mayor Bowser Pushes for Downtown, RFK Stadium
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed HR4984 last week, which would allow the D.C. government to begin to redevelop the RFK Stadium area. Mayor Muriel Bowser said in a prepared […]
Who Knew? D.C. GOP Primary Starts Friday
February 29, 2024
•You may be surprised to learn that the D.C. Republican Primary is happening Friday, Saturday and Sunday — March 1 to 3 at the Marriott Madison Hotel at 1177 15th St. NW. […]
Brooke Pinto to Tell Latest on Crime Bill at Monday’s ANC Meeting
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An aggressive omnibus crime punishment bill, developed by Ward 2 Council member Brooke Pinto, is facing its second vote of approval on Tuesday, March 5. At 7 p.m. on Monday, […]
Tudor Place’s ‘Ancestral Spaces’ Pays Homage to Its Black History
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By Hailey Wharram Tudor Place opened an exhibition entitled, “Ancestral Spaces: People of African Descent at Tudor Place,” on Feb. 6, timed for Black History Month. It is proving so […]
Breaking: DCist Shuts Down
February 26, 2024
•Another local news outlet has been shut down. DCist, the popular news and lifestyle site, announced Feb. 23 that the site “will no longer publish new content.” Readers have been […]
Tech Tip: Protect Yourself From New Hacking Tricks
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With most work involving tech, including business transactions, being done online now, it’s absolutely crucial to be aware of scams that plague email, websites and more every day. An important […]