Home Utility Bill Assistance, DC Water Town Hall Meeting
• June 17, 2020

DC Water will hold a virtual town hall meeting for Ward 2 residents to discuss proposed rates, current projects and issues impacting the community on Tuesday, June 23, at 6:30 p.m.

Defund D.C. Police? No, Says Bowser
• June 15, 2020

On June 10, despite the mayor’s opposition, the District Council unanimously approved several reforms to the Metropolitan Police Department.

Republican Withdraws From Ward 2 Special Election
• June 4, 2020

Katherine Venice, the sole Republican candidate for the District Council vacancy created by Jack Evans’s resignation, plans to remain a candidate for the seat in the November 3 general election.

Jack Evans Fined Thousands
• May 26, 2020

Even if Evans wins the June 2 primary, his Council colleagues have made it very clear that they don’t want him back.

Teaching Online Is a Challenge
• May 20, 2020

It’s been eight weeks since the coronavirus pandemic closed schools in D.C. and teachers were told they had to teach all their classes online. On March 16, when the order […]

Traffic Alert: M St. Resurfacing
• May 19, 2020

The work, scheduled from May 20 through June 12, will take place Monday through Friday from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., weather permitting.

1,200 Gourmet Meals for Four Seasons Staff
• May 11, 2020

Packed up in more than 400 takeaway bags, the meals were given to furloughed employees in a drive-through area in the hotel garage for Mother’s Day. 

ANC Supports Big Plans for Water St.
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The preliminary plans include “tactical” concrete sidewalks along the 3400-3500 blocks of Water Street, along with a two-way bikeway, a traffic roundabout and changes to on-street parking.

BID and Halcyon Extend Emergency Relief
• May 7, 2020

The Georgetown Business Improvement District is also offering technical assistance to small business owners trying to apply to the second round of the Payroll Protection Program.

Ward 2 Candidates Q&A, Part 2
• May 6, 2020

The Georgetowner asked the candidates for the Ward 2 seat on the District Council: “What impending budget cuts do you favor?” Here are their responses …