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Local Connections
USDA: Keep Food Safe During Power Outage
Though most of Georgetown was immune to power outages, our neighbors in Glover Park are not so lucky. If your power is out or was at some point on Friday because of the violent storms, yo...
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Summer
Where to Watch Fireworks in Georgetown
The National Park Service will continue the tradition of setting off fireworks from the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall this Independence Day. The show will begin at 9:10 p.m. and ex...
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Summer
July Fourth Weekend: Gas Prices, Beach Travel Preview
Holiday travelers headed to DC area beaches have a reason to rejoice over the Fourth of July holiday weekend: lower gas prices. AAA defines the Independence Holiday as being from Jul...
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Police & Fire
MPD: Protect Your Home During Your Vacation
Summer vacation. Those two little words say it all — an escape from the city, even from a place as lovely as Georgetown. Whether you're looking forward to blissful days at the b...
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Summer
Fireworks Can Make for Frightened Pets
If your dog is nervous about thunderstorms, the Fourth of July can be downright terrifying. The first business day after July 4 is one of the busiest days of the year at local pet sh...
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Summer
Metro Lifts Water Ban in Preparation for Excessive Heat
Metro riders are permitted to carry and consume water throughout the system Thursday afternoon through Monday night, the Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority announced. Georgetown re...
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Summer
Hyperthermia Alert in Effect for DC
Updated June 29 10:25 a.m. DC has issued a hyperthermia alert for Friday. Just before 10:15 a.m. the heat index reached 101. Original Post Late June in Georgetown will feel...
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Summer
Keep Georgetown's Pets Safe in the Heat
Maybe ice cream at Thomas Sweet and a dip in the Volta Park pool are enough to keep you happy on a hot day, but do you know what to do for your pet? The Washington Humane Society off...