ANC Monday: MedStar, S&R, ABC, the Wing

April 2, 2018

On the April agenda: an update from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Regarding Georgetown University’s Central Utility Plant Project.

14 Rescued on Potomac at Georgetown Waterfront

March 15, 2018

Rough waves on the Potomac River overturned two boats around 4 p.m. March 14: a rowing scull and an accompanying skiff from the Bishop O’Connell High School girls rowing team.

Plank House Yours for Under $30 Million

February 26, 2018

Purchased in 2013 for $7.8 million, the house at 1405 O St. NW, known as “Sagamore South,” is on the market at $29.5 million, the highest asking price right now for a D.C. residence.

Heads Up: Parking at ANC, Bring Back Johnson’s, GU Hospital Work


Two important meetings tonight, Monday, Feb. 26: ANC 2E at Georgetown Visitation (parking is on the agenda) and an American University town hall (with an appeal to save Johnson’s Garden Center). Starting Wednesday: site prep for Medstar’s new surgical pavilion.

Hot Ticket, ANC Monday: Parking Changes Considered. Be There.

February 22, 2018

Expect a large crowd (and some verbal fireworks) at the Feb. 26 meeting of the Georgetown-Burleith-Hillandale Advisory Neighborhood Commission, when a proposal on the perennial issue of parking is presented.

D.C.’s Newest Place Name: Boris Nemtsov Plaza

January 16, 2018

Last week, the District Council unanimously approved the renaming of a portion of Wisconsin Avenue directly in front of the Russian Embassy, just north of Georgetown.

D.C. Expands War on Waste: Pizza Boxes to Be Recycled

January 5, 2018

Almost all food-service containers can now be recycled. However, they have to be larger than two inches by two inches and must be clean and empty (no organic waste).

Fans Get Their Baseball Fix at Nats Winterfest

December 17, 2017

At the Washington Convention Center on Dec. 16 and 17, there were interviews and game shows on the main stage and photo opportunities with players, coaches and team mascots.

GBA Honors Police, Appalachian Spring; Elects 2018 Officers

December 14, 2017

The Georgetown Business Association officers for 2018 are Hope Solomon, president; Constantine Ferssizidis, vice president; Alan Helfer, treasurer; and Paul Monarch, secretary.

Georgetown ‘Glow’: Reimagining the Season of Light (photos)


Presented by the Georgetown Business Improvement District, the fourth edition of the light show, with more artists than ever before, will be on view through Jan. 7.