Opinion: It Is Time for America to Heal Its Divisions 
• October 9, 2024

By Fred Ryan Study after study confirms what we all already feel: America is deeply divided. Toxic partisanship rises as institutional trust craters. We trust our neighbors little and our […]

Word Up: Annoying Expressions
• January 18, 2024

On this National Thesaurus Day Jan. 18, it is perhaps altogether fitting and proper – as Lincoln would have it – to sound off on irritating phrases and expressions in […]

Fire Breaks Out Overnight on M Street, One Firefighter Evaluated
• August 14, 2023

A frightening night in the heart of Georgetown’s commercial district. Across from gold-domed PNC Bank and above Todd Snyder men’s wear store at 3211 M Street NW, a fire broke […]

Crime: Bowser and Pinto Move to Stem D.C. Car Thefts and Gun Violence; Recent MPD Reports
• February 27, 2023

The District’s crime problems are once again in the national spotlight.  Representatives in the U.S. Congress, both Democratic and Republican, are considering using their federal powers to override the D.C. […]

Tech Tip: Appreciating Today’s Smartphones and iPads
• August 8, 2022

With all the doom and gloom surrounding cybersecurity, it’s easy to get lost in the negative aspects of tech advancement. Nevertheless, we do really love technology. And, advancements in smartphone technology in particular […]

Tech Tip: Don’t Make These Cybersecurity Mistakes Before Going on Vacation
• August 1, 2022

Whether you’re sitting on a warm beach, taking a scenic train ride out into the countryside, or camping at the foot of a mountain, a vacation can be a great […]

Tech Tip: Don’t Let Your Guard Down on Social Media
• July 5, 2022

Cybersecurity has many facets, but one of the most overlooked is social media. Hackers frequently use social engineering tactics to target users through their favorite social media platforms. If you’re […]

Tech Tip: Is Social Media Causing Productivity to Drop?
• March 14, 2022

Productivity plays an important role in the business environment, but no employee is productive 100 percent of the time. No matter how disciplined an employee is, they will eventually succumb […]

GMS’s Melanie Hayes Excited by 2022 Opportunities  
• February 9, 2022

As the new chair of Georgetown Main Street (GMS), Melanie Hayes – Vice President, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty – is enthusiastic about her GMS team and their group’s mission to […]

Your 5-Step Tool Kit to Taking Your Business Virtual
• April 8, 2020

If you’re finding yourself taking your business online in a new way, you’re not alone. With an unprecedented pandemic taking over our world, every sector of life is being upended. […]