In Wake of Rioting, Bowser Declares, Then Extends Public Emergency
• January 7, 2021

The mayor authorized the city administrator to “implement such measures as may be necessary or appropriate to protect persons and property in the District of Columbia” for 15 days.

D.C. Braces for Joint Session of Congress, Protests
• January 4, 2021

All eyes are on Tuesday’s Senate runoff in Georgia and Wednesday’s certification of electoral college votes in a joint session of Congress — expected to be both contested and protested.

Meetings on BID Proposal to Extend Use of Streateries, Dec. 21
• December 17, 2020

The Georgetown Business Improvement District has designed two sidewalk extension platform prototypes on M Street — at Bodega in the 3000 block and at Clyde’s in the 3200 block.

Bowser Announces One-Time Stimulus Payment
• December 10, 2020

The $1,200 payment will be sent to around 20,000 individuals who were eligible for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance and filed on or before Nov. 30.

In the Light, the Scourge of 2020 Recedes
• December 9, 2020

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 […]

Jelleff Center Feasibility Study: Déjà Vu 
• December 7, 2020

The renovation — or perhaps reconstruction — of the S Street center is expected to be a top priority for newly elected Ward 2 Council representative Brooke Pinto. 

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. 

D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham Resigns
• November 25, 2020

Newsham, who has served as MPD chief since 2017, joined the department in 1989, moving up the ranks in various jobs, including that of commander of the Second District.

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.