Tag Archives: Street Names

January 22, 2009

No Transportation Without Representation

On Tuesday at the inaugural parade, our new president and vice-president walked by the new sign by the Wilson Building tabulating the total federal taxes paid by District residents without representation. On top of this (likely futile) attempt to educate … Continue reading →

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January 9, 2009

Why Not: Bring Back Those Old Street Names?

The Georgetown Metropolitan is proud to present the first in an ongoing series of thought pieces titled “Why Not”, wherein we explore different ideas for our neighborhood that are not typically discussed. The first installment relates to the street names. … Continue reading →

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January 3, 2009

Is it Dumbarton St. or Avenue?

Running between N and O St. is a road that is mostly called Dumbarton St. However, in more than a few places it is called Dumbarton Ave. For instance, Dumbarton United Methodist Church uses the address “3133 Dumbarton Avenue”. Also, several … Continue reading →

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