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Volta Park Fall Fest Steps Up Its Games for the Kids
October 17, 2022
•Volta Park’s Fall Festival returned Oct. 15 to a sunny, beautiful Saturday of friends, family, fun and food. This year, organizers, the Friends of Volta Park, stepped up their game […]
Mapping Georgetown: He Had a Giving Heart and We Loved Him
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Those of us who’d stroll by 31st and M Streets and didn’t notice anything or anyone in particular, missed out. Sometimes, the best things in life are all around us… […]
Events DC Names Angie Gates President and CEO
October 13, 2022
•The board of directors of Events DC today named Angie M. Gates president and chief executive officer of the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, according […]
Woman’s National Democratic Club at 100: Beautiful and Looking to Renew
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On Wednesday evening Sept. 27, the chairperson of the The Get Out The Vote (GOTV) Committee of the Woman’s National Democratic Club (WNDC), looked around her with satisfaction. More than double the […]
Dare to Try a Ghost Tour of Georgetown?
October 12, 2022
•Do you believe in ghosts? Often asked around Halloween, this simple query tends to elicit responses ranging from contemptuous dismissal to wholehearted embrace, with stories in the mix. Whether or […]
Friends of Jelleff Rec. Center Announce Renovation, Halloween Party Plans
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Big plans are afoot at the Jelleff Recreation Center at 3265 S St. NW. “The District finally has contracted with the DRL Architects Group to design the construction plans for the $37 million […]
Exclusive Interview: Meet Republican Mayoral Candidate Stacia Hall
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D.C.’s mayoral election will be held this Nov. 8 and many assume incumbent Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) is a shoe-in to win a third consecutive term in office. But, for […]
Pick 2 for the District Council
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Ward 2 D.C. Council member Brooke Pinto — who represents Georgetown — is not up for re-election during this election cycle, but two of four At-large Council candidates will be […]
ANC 2E Elections: One Competitive Race
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The Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2E (ANC 2E) is a highly active quasi-governmental advisory group that covers Georgetown, Burleith and Hillandale. It meets monthly to update the community on District issues […]
Cars or Bikes: Right on Red?
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Picture these scenarios. It’s 8 p.m. You’re stopped at the light at R Street and Wisconsin Avenue, heading east. No cars, bikes or pedestrians are in sight. You turn right […]