Council May Overturn Tipped-Employee Minimum Wage Vote
• September 13, 2018

In July, a majority of Council members co-introduced a bill to overturn Initiative 77. Mayor Bowser also came out against the vote’s outcome. That resolution will be taken up at the Sept. 17 Council meeting.

Baby Miranda Is Baptized
• September 12, 2018

Family and friends gathered for Mass Sept. 9 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church on Monroe Street NE for the baptism of Miranda Bowser, the adopted daughter of Mayor […]

202Creates Becomes a Year-Round ‘Movement’
• August 27, 2018

Opening night of the third annual 202Creates will kick off at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 29, at City Winery, 1350 Okie St. NE, a concert venue and urban winery in Ivy City.

A Rally and a Parade, Deflated
• August 22, 2018

Usually, when the District of Columbia is referenced in the national media, it comes from television reporters planted on the White House lawn or in front of the Supreme Court. […]

Downtowner DC July 25, 2018
• July 25, 2018

Air Force Wins All-Star Armed Services Classic A new event ahead of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, the All-Star Armed Services Classic, brought many fans out to Nationals Park […]

Bill Pending on Parking, Speeding Fines
• July 23, 2018

The bill, approved unanimously by the D.C. Council, would reduce penalties for failing to pay parking and speeding tickets and allow payment via community service. It awaits the mayor’s signature or veto.

Palisades Parade Celebrates Hometown D.C. (photos)
• July 5, 2018

Though the day was 90-something degrees, many went on to enjoy lemonade, watermelon and hot dogs on Sherier Place, where the mayor cut the ribbon to open the new Palisades Recreation Center.

Downtowner DC June 6, 2018
• June 6, 2018

Mayor Is Now Mommy D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced late last month that she had adopted a baby girl. Bowser began her adoption journey at the end of 2017 and […]

ENDORSEMENTS: Bowser, Mendelson et al.
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While it may be a primary election lacking any real drama or contention, The Georgetowner shall weigh on the Democratic primary to be held June 19. (Sorry, other parties, you […]

Downtowner DC May 2, 2018
• May 2, 2018

Yacht Club Coming to the Wharf The ultimate in luxury is coming to the Wharf this summer. Barton & Gray Mariners Club is a day-yachting club already in 20 harbors […]