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The tax subsidies would help the jazz club expand as it faces a competitive music scene.

Council Backs Tax Breaks for Blues Alley

December 4, 2013

The Capital Crescent Trail has been closed since last Wednesday after 5 million gallons of overflow sewage spilled across it.

Sewage Overflow Shuts Capital Crescent Trail

May 7, 2014

The S&R Foundation wants to make the house the headquarters for its work on avoiding and managing catastrophes and disasters.

Group Seeks OK for Halcyon House Use

June 26, 2013

Developers hope to largely demolish and re-create the building, but some community members want the structure preserved.

ANC Skeptical of Heating Plan Project

November 6, 2013

The closing of Saloun opened up a chance for one new tavern in Georgetown, and Gypsy Sally’s was the first to apply.

Gypsy Sally’s in Line for Rare Tavern License in Georgetown

November 20, 2013

EastBanc has revised its design for a five-story condo building.

Board Calls for Tweaking Exxon Condo Plans

April 9, 2014

Some Ward 2 residents feared that widespread visitor parking passes would exacerbate parking woes.

Agency Still Seeking Visitor Parking Reform

September 25, 2013

Several tree boxes along Wisconsin Avenue and M Street are empty because trampled dirt harmed the trees' health.

Agency Eyes Protection for Georgetown Trees

March 26, 2014

The new painted median is being removed from Calvert to Garfield streets, but will remain farther south in Glover Park.

City Removing New Median on Part of Wisconsin Ave.

June 5, 2013

Replacing the roof on the 1853 chapel cost more than $200,000.

Oak Hill Cemetery Wrapping Up Chapel Work

November 27, 2013

Patrons regularly line up in the plaza outside George, drawing noise complaints from neighbors.

George Draws Neighbor Protests Over Request to Double Occupancy Limit

July 17, 2013

Now in its 83rd year, the Georgetown House Tour features eight house and the recently renovated George Town Club.

Designer Digs Headline 83rd House Tour

April 23, 2014

Ideas include bringing back the historic barge that used to offer rides along the C&O Canal.

Georgetown BID Undertakes ‘2028’ Planning

June 19, 2013

The West Heating Plant is being eyed for 60 to 70 luxury condos.

Doubts Loom Over Heating Plant Demolition

November 13, 2013

SB-Urban hopes to raze and replace the retail building on M Street and put housing in the hotel behind it.

‘Micro’ Apartments Eyed for Latham Site

April 2, 2014

Four pedestrians have been robbed this year on area streets, including two incidents involving guns.

Georgetown Robbery Rise Sparks Concern

March 19, 2014

Now served by the DC Circulator, the corridor may see either streetcars or a premium bus service in the future.

City Details Transit Options to Connect Georgetown, Union Station

May 29, 2013

Volunteers gathered on the front porch of a Columbia Heights home, where they worked on various home improvement projects.

Nonprofit Links Sponsors to Home Repair Projects

September 18, 2013

Juan Amaya has written a twist on the classic tale of Cinderella.

Ellington School to Premiere Student’s Opera

May 22, 2013

A new study recommends that the K Street corridor join the city’s fledgling streetcar network.

Plan Calls for Streetcar Line Under Whitehurst

October 30, 2013