Georgetown Coalition for Public Spaces Petitions to Improve Streateries
• September 18, 2023

Where do you stand on Georgetown streateries?  A petition calling for “common-sense re-adjustments” to Georgetown’s streateries programs, launched by the Georgetown Coalition for Public Spaces (GCPS) and signed by former […]

News Bytes: Microbursts, GU’s Selective Admissions, GWU Lawsuit
• August 16, 2023

Microbursts Hit Washington   A series of microbursts hit D.C. late last month, causing extensive damage around the city. A microburst occurs when a thunderstorm’s updraft collapses, sending air rushing down […]

ANC2E: Cannabis, Vandalism, Fire, Traffic Study, TJ St. Project                                 
• July 6, 2023

The Georgetown-Burleith-Hillandale Advisory Neighborhood Commission’s June 29 meeting for July started with a grateful goodbye to ANC2E Chair Elizabeth Miller. Her family’s downsizing move from Q Street to O Street […]

Fire at Ristorante Piccolo Shuts Down 31st and M St.
• June 29, 2023

[This story was updated July 11.] D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to a fire at Ristorante Piccolo at 1068 31st St. NW, shutting down the street as well […]

Conversions Planned on Thomas Jefferson St.; Neighbors Concerned
• June 26, 2023

A 300-unit conversion has been planned for two Georgetown office buildings, located on the southern end of Georgetown, near the waterfront. An affiliate of Potomac Investment Trust has plans to […]

Blue Skies, Good News at Georgetown Village Gala
• June 15, 2023

The cool rains of a mild late spring morning turned into sunny breezes and blue skies, perfect for the outdoor annual gala of Georgetown Village June 14 on the terrace […]

Bank of America Demystifies Homebuying Process with Jan. 27 Workshop in Georgetown
• January 24, 2023

Bank of America Georgetown is hosting a free homebuyer workshop, 5 to 6:30 p.m., this Friday evening from at its 1339 Wisconsin Ave. NW branch — next to the famous Georgetown neon […]

Sidewalk Widening Plans, Concerns in Georgetown
• July 13, 2020

Can Georgetown’s brick sidewalks accommodate socially distanced diners, lines of customers, curbside pickups and drop-offs, sidewalk sales and pedestrians?

Bill Starrels, Former Commissioner, Found Not Guilty of Threats
• December 16, 2019

Starrels had been charged with a misdemeanor, one count of “attempted threats to do bodily harm,” based on a confrontation that took place on May 24.

Starrels Charged With Threatening Restaurant Owner, Customers
• August 20, 2019

Bill Starrels, a former advisory neighborhood commissioner, was arraigned last week for alleged threats against Beshar Mehiar, owner of Charcoal Town Hookah & Shawarma, and his customers, because of late-night noise.