Home From College During the Pandemic: It’s Lonely
• December 13, 2020

Katherine Schwartz, the daughter of Georgetown resident Page Evans, had tested positive for COVID-19 just a few weeks after returning to the University of Virginia this fall.

’Tis the Season: Holiday Advice
• December 9, 2020

My favorite time of the year is Dec. 22, the day after the winter solstice, when hours of daylight slowly, imperceptibly increase. It always gives me hope. For most of […]

In the Light, the Scourge of 2020 Recedes
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In the Light, the Scourge of 2020 Rescinds In this worst year ever — at least in our lifetimes — we are straining to look beyond our holiday blues, to […]

Exclusive Interview With Departing MPD Chief Peter Newsham
• December 3, 2020

The Georgetowner sat down with Newsham on a Zoom call to discuss D.C. policing in the era of COVID, Black Lives Matter, District Council conflicts and rising crime in Georgetown.

Mayor’s Holiday Update on COVID
• December 1, 2020

A number of different coronavirus vaccines that would prevent infection may be available soon for a limited number of people in the District, the mayor announced. 

Bowser Adjusts COVID Restrictions, Discourages Thanksgiving Travel
• November 23, 2020

The limit for outdoor gatherings has been reduced from 50 to 25 people and Indoor gatherings may not exceed 10 people.

Bowser: $100 Million to Help Retail, Restaurants, Hotels, Entertainment
• November 19, 2020

Announced on Nov. 18, the Bridge Fund is a $100-million investment in businesses and workers in D.C.’s hospitality, entertainment and retail sectors.

Business Ins & Outs: Rosewood, Pacers, Avery, COVID Tests
• November 16, 2020

When the Rosewood hotel, located near the C&O Canal in Georgetown, reopens on Nov. 23, it will also unveil its highly anticipated townhouse accommodations.

Travel Restrictions Tightened for D.C.
• November 9, 2020

Effective Nov. 9, would-be travelers to D.C. are required to have a coronavirus test within 72 hours prior to travel, according to an order issued by Mayor Muriel Bowser on Nov. 5. 

Memorial to COVID-19 Deaths: White Flags of Innocence, Not Surrender
• October 31, 2020

Artist Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg of Bethesda changes the numerals on the sign regularly. Ruppert Landscape donated its skills to get the Armory Parade Ground installation started.