The 2026 Mayoral Campaign Begins
• December 1, 2025

Here’s a look at some of the most likely candidates — and the leading contenders — to run for mayor of Washington, D.C. in 2026, now that Muriel Bowser has […]

November DowntownerDC
• November 10, 2025

National Guard May Stick Around Until 2026 ABC News has obtained a court filing and emails from National Guard leaders that say the deployment of the National Guard in D.C. […]

Mint House: A New Era of Hospitality in the Capital 
• June 30, 2025

By Annabel Taylor  The new Mint House Aparthotel in Downtown D.C. held its grand opening on Wednesday, June 25 with a ribbon cutting and visit from Mayor Muriel Bowser.   The […]

Downtowner D.C.
• June 10, 2025

Poker, Blackjack, Bingo Licenses in D.C.’s Future? In her budget for fiscal 2026, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has proposed allowing commercial poker, blackjack and bingo in District hotels and restaurants […]

May Downtowner DC: NFL Draft to National Mall, Chinatown Shrinking
• May 19, 2025

Commanders, District Agree on $4-Billion RFK Project  Fresh off the team’s first playoff appearance in five years, the Washington Commanders NFL franchise is planning a new stadium in a mixed-use […]

Editorial: Protecting D.C., Bowser Style
• March 11, 2025

“We have bigger fish to fry,” Mayor Muriel Bowser told the press last week about her intent to dismantle Black Lives Matter Plaza and her quick response to administration officials […]

Applications Open for Mayor’s, DSLBD Retail Grant Program
• March 10, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 Robust Retail Grant Program, an initiative managed by the Department of Small Business Development (DSLBD) along with Mayor Muriel Bowser. The program aims […]

December Downtowner
• December 9, 2024

D.C. Businesses May Have to Take Cash Again Unless the District Council acts, D.C. businesses will soon be required to accept cash. Three years ago, the District first required businesses […]

Mayor Bowser Declares, ‘Georgetown Is Hot!’
• December 2, 2024

By Christine Axsmith Mayor Muriel Bowser declared “Georgetown is hot!” at a crowded Shop Made in DC store at 1304 Wisconsin Ave. NW.  The event celebrated the first 10-year lease […]

Weekend Roundup, August 22-25
• August 21, 2024

As we make the transition from summer to back-to-school, there are still plenty of options for weekend activities. This evening, enjoy a fashion show on the rooftop of the Rosewood, […]