With Help From Friends, Children’s Defense Fund Fights On

June 7, 2017

Georgetown may be a nurturing place for children, but not every Washington child grows up in fortunate surroundings. The future of many children is determined by circumstances beyond their — […]

New Things to See, Do at Reopened Dumbarton House


The historic 1799 Dumbarton House on Q Street in Georgetown officially reopened its doors to the public Saturday, June 3, with a ribbon-cutting by D.C. Council member Jack Evans, Dumbarton […]

Council Approves $200K Each for Cemetery, Main Streets


Mayor Muriel Bowser’s proposed fiscal 2018 budget  — $13.8 billion — has gotten to the District Council, which must approve it but can also make changes, some of which are […]

New Kids on the Block


The toddler at the corner of 27th and O Streets by Rose Park stopped suddenly, mesmerized. Then he pointed and squealed with delight. “A garbage truck! Look! Look!” he shouted, jumping up […]

‘Kill The Potomac Rats’ Saga Continues

May 24, 2017

The “Kill the Potomac Rats” campaign has identified new suspects in its war against the ravenous rodents rambling in back alleys between 34th and 37th Streets. Could the fault lie […]

Fair Skies Coalition Blasts FAA on Aircraft Noise


In the spring of 2015, the Federal Aviation Administration’s implementation of a new northern flight route called LAZIR generated a ripple effect in noise complaints among D.C. residents. The Georgetown […]

Tempers, Tensions Rise Over Ellington Project


Summer is coming to Georgetown, school terms are ending and things are heating up. Tempers and tensions, if not temperatures (so far), are rising along with the stunning new Duke […]

Fine Arts Commission Approves Heating Plant Design


The Commission of Fine Arts overrode a prior decision by the Old Georgetown Board, part of CFA, and unanimously approved the design concept for the West Heating Plant project at […]

Tree Lovers Upset


The magnolias in front of 3017 N Street, once home to Jackie Kennedy and her children, were pruned May 22, and many neighbors appear upset. “Everybody is just in an […]

Business Group Gets C&O Canal Update

May 18, 2017

Alison Greenberg, executive director of Georgetown Heritage, was welcomed by Georgetown Business Association President Sonya Bernhardt and GBA members at the business group’s monthly reception May 17. Greenberg, whose nonprofit […]