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Activist Howard Bray and Ward 3 Council member Mary Cheh mark the start of construction Monday on a long-sought traffic signal.

Canal Road to Add Signal in November to Improve Fletcher's Access

August 19, 2015

The Georgetown neighborhood commission wants D.C. officials to help calm bicycle traffic below the Whitehurst Freeway.

ANC Seeks Help on Bike Traffic Issues

June 25, 2014

Fletcher’s Cove is slated to reopen this weekend for the season, with a new floating dock providing river access.

Fletcher’s Set To Reopen With New Dock As Temporary Fix

March 25, 2015

The Pennsylvania Avenue site currently houses a gas station.

Tweaks Eyed for EastBanc Development

August 12, 2015

Classroom trailers replaced part of the teacher parking lot at the overcrowded school this year.

Stoddert Neighbors Pitch In After Teacher Parking Crunch

September 17, 2014

The project is now $107 million over the original budget.

Ellington’s Ballooning Cost Sparks D.C. Audit

June 24, 2015

The Old Georgetown Board opposes plans for twin garages in front of the historic manor at 2920 R St.

Prominent Figures Spar Over Planned Addition

July 9, 2014

A Peapod delivery truck making a right turn fatally struck a pedestrian attempting to cross the street Thursday evening.

Pedestrian Deaths Spur Safety Push

June 17, 2015

The National Park Service says demand from rowers, kayakers and canoeists outstrips today's limited number of boathouses.

Park Service Seeks Input On Boathouses

February 4, 2015

The BID has used barriers to expand pedestrian space for six events over the past few years.

BID Seeks to Expand Use of ‘Sidewalk Widenings’ on M

June 10, 2015

The art center leases the former Jackson School at 3050 R St.

Jackson Art Center Draws Lease Extension Until 2018

April 1, 2015

The two-story retail project will replace a parking lot at 3220 Prospect St.

Developers Revise Plans for Prospect St. Retail

November 5, 2014

The new Japanese restaurants will replace a salon and antique shop on Wisconsin Avenue.

Pair of Japanese Restaurants Set to Locate on Wisconsin

August 20, 2014

Officials are set to review conflicting reports from structural engineers who have examined the vacant federal heating plant.

Structural Analyses Key to Heating Plant Project

November 12, 2014

The Georgetown commission is asking that no building permits be issued until an archaeology investigation is completed.

Georgetown Pushes for Dent Place Archaeological Work

March 11, 2015

Mark Hudson, head of the Vermont Historical Society, will assume the top post at Tudor Place, replacing Leslie Buhler.

Tudor Place Selects Next Executive Director

July 29, 2015

Raya Kenney, 12, hopes to name an alley in Georgetown after original owner Hazel B. Cashell.

Young Georgetowner Aims to Name Alley

October 22, 2014

A zoning board hearing is scheduled next week to consider Crumbs & Whiskers' proposed O Street location.

Georgetown Cat Cafe Hits Start-Up Goal

March 17, 2015

The latest M Street mural, by local artist Kelly Towles, depicts the C&O Canal mules.

Local Graffiti Artist Debuts in Georgetown for FAD

October 29, 2014

One complaint from residents is that dumpsters take up parking spots on already-crowded roads.

Georgetown ANC Votes to Restrict Curbside Dumpsters

October 1, 2014