Stevens School, School Without Walls to Expand
• September 13, 2017

A long and twisting history of openings and closures for Stevens School at 2425 N St. NW in the West End has now concluded. Founded in 1868 for African American children, […]

Disputed Bike Lane Plan Proceeds
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A robust discussion over the pros and cons of installing dedicated bike lanes on busy Water Street, eliminating some 48 parking spaces there, took up a good half hour of […]

Heating Plant Redesign Awes ANC
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Almost four months after the initial design had been approved — but returned by the Commission of Fine Arts for further refinement — the partnership of the Levy Group, the […]

Crime & Safety
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2 Dead From Jumping in Potomac River Near Key Bridge Two men died from jumping into the Potomac River Aug. 27. The Metropolitan Police Department identified the men as Calvin […]

‘Demand Based Parking’ Tested in Penn Quarter
• August 28, 2017

Areas with higher parking-meter prices will encourage drivers to park for shorter periods of time and leave sooner, thus freeing up more spaces more frequently.

Also Retiring: Ministry Center’s Gunther Stern
• August 23, 2017

After nearly 30 years, Georgetown Ministry Center’s Executive Director Gunther Stern will retire in February 2018.

Georgetown’s Favorite Cop to Retire
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Metropolitan Police Department Officer Antonial Atkins, who has patrolled Georgetown and the rest of the Second District for at least a decade, has put in for retirement.

Progress on Water St. Crime, Murder Suspect Named
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The MPD and the National Park Police are making progress at preventing and solving night crimes under and around the Key Bridge,” reported Georgetown-Burleith Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Lisa Palmer at the special ANC 2E meeting held Aug. 9.

Capital Bikeshare Expands
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The stand-alone bike stations, 50 feet long and 6 feet wide, with a dozen or more solid-looking red bicycles locked in at the front wheel are becoming a common sight […]

DSLBD’s Ana Harvey Resigns
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Ana Harvey, director of the District’s Department of Small and Local Business Development, unexpectedly announced her resignation earlier this summer.