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Georgetown’s Hyde-Addison Elementary School Evacuated for Bomb Threat
• February 12, 2024
Children from kindergarten to fifth grade at Hyde-Addison Elementary School at 3219 O St. NW were evacuated for approximately two hours on Thursday afternoon Feb. 1 after the school received […]
Crime: ‘Secure DC Omnibus’ Crime Package Clears D.C. Council; Georgetown Spa Robbery
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One vote down, one to go. With the mayor’s full endorsement, Ward 2 Council member Brooke Pinto’s “Secure DC Omnibus” crime package passed unanimously Feb. 6, with amendments, in the […]
L’Avant-Garde Welcomes Partner Chef Sébastien Giannini
• February 10, 2024
Georgetown’s elegant French restaurant at 2915 M St. NW renews its commitment to an authentic French experience, partnering with chef Sébastien Giannini — “and inviting guests to fall in love, […]
Black History Month Celebrated, Explored in Holy Trinity, Citizens Association Event
• February 7, 2024
In honor of Black History Month, Holy Trinity Church at 3513 N St. NW and the Citizens Association of Georgetown presented “Black Georgetown: The Story of a Proud Community with […]
Tech Tip: Are Foldable Phones Worth It?
• February 5, 2024
By Chip Evans, One of the biggest trends in mobile technology is the incorporation of foldable displays allowing device manufacturers to create interesting products. While this innovation is undeniably cool, […]
ANC 2E: Shootings, Carjackings, DOJ Response; Schools Improve; Sacco Departs
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The February meeting of the Georgetown-Burleith-Hillandale Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC 2E), held Jan. 29, was filled with solid news, much welcomed civility and met in person for the first time […]
Crime: Omnibus Crime Bill Up for Vote; Carjacking Victim Mourned in Georgetown
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Georgetown’s primary legislative crime-fighter – Ward 2 Council member Brooke Pinto, Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety of the D.C. Council – is urging her constituents […]
Business Ins & Outs: Billy Hicks, Rails, Ice Cream Jubilee, Booeymonger
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In: Rails, Clothing from L.A. Another retailer of West Coast apparel for women and men has set up shop in Georgetown at 3239 M St. NW. “Founded in 2008 by […]
Rubenstein to Leave Kennedy Center, Possibly Buy Orioles
• February 1, 2024
After 14 years at The Kennedy Center, Chair of the center’s Board, David Rubenstein is ready to play ball — with the Baltimore Orioles that is. The Angelos family, current […]
Tech Tip: Coolest Tech from CES 2024
• January 29, 2024
By Chip Evans, January is host to the Consumer Electronics Show, or CES, which takes place in Las Vegas. It’s an opportunity for companies to show off thousands of neat […]
