After a mild spring, we have shifted suddenly to an oppressive heat spell. With a dearth of rain, flowers and shrubs need to be watered frequently. The fountain in the Georgetown Waterfront Park is not operating, which eliminates the…

Advisory Neighborhood Commissions Meeting Notices and Agenda Highlights To find links to your ANC’s website, click here. Visit the District’s ANC office to see maps of commission boundaries by ward. ANC 1B Lower Columbia Heights, Lower Georgia Avenue, Shaw, U Street, Pleasant Plains The…

The Shepherd Park Citizens Association will hold its annual picnic on Sunday, June 25, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Lowell School’s lower field. The whole Shepherd Park, Colonial Village and North Portal Estates area is invited to an…

Most of Georgetown is witnessing a reduction in traffic and parking on our streets, which began right after Memorial Day. I do not recall previously having seen such a drop-off in traffic. Many students at Georgetown University have departed…

A lot is happening this summer at the Chevy Chase Library, 5625 Connecticut Ave. NW. The Summer Reading Program began June 1 and continues through August. Everyone who participates, from toddlers to adults, can win prizes from the Nationals,…

Advisory Neighborhood Commissions Meeting Notices and Agenda Highlights To find links to your ANC’s website, click here. Visit the District’s ANC office to see maps of commission boundaries by ward. ANC 1B Lower Columbia Heights, Lower Georgia Avenue, Shaw, U Street, Pleasant Plains The…

Public meetings are scheduled early next week to discuss renovation plans for two recreation areas in our association’s vicinity: the Chevy Chase Community Center and Lafayette Park. The D.C. government plans to renovate the community center, at Connecticut Avenue and…

May has been the month for activity around the neighborhood. The annual yard sale moved to a new date to encourage homeowners to do their spring cleaning earlier, so as not be overwhelmed by early summer heat. Organizer Adrienne…

The Citizens Association of Georgetown got good news on May 18 with the approval of the West Heating Plant design plan by the Commission of Fine Arts. Other obstacles may arise, including the decision by the Mayor’s Agent for…

Advisory Neighborhood Commissions Meeting Notices and Agenda Highlights To find links to your ANC’s website, click here. Visit the District’s ANC office to see maps of commission boundaries by ward. ANC 1B Lower Columbia Heights, Lower Georgia Avenue, Shaw, U Street, Pleasant Plains The…