Will Local Businesses Be Hit Due to Ross’s Trump Fundraiser?
• August 8, 2019

Billionaire Stephen Ross is holding an upcoming fundraiser in South Hampton, N.Y., for President Donald Trump. The seemingly typical event has raised eyebrows — celebrities’ included — because of Ross’s […]

Sticx Eatery Coming to Wisconsin Ave.
• July 18, 2019

Expect to see such items as chicken meatballs, grilled and skewered veggies, tofu on a stick and shrimp teriyaki. Owner Aung Myint is also looking forward to bringing a dish called “hoi jor” to the menu.

Calm on 30th St.: Protesters Gone
• May 20, 2019

The arrest of the protesters made way for the embassy to be handed over to the administration of opposition leader Juan Guaidó, who is now recognized by many governments as the country’s acting president.

Georgetown to Expel 2 Students Tied to Scandal
• May 16, 2019

The expulsion of the students, in connection with the admissions scandal involving the former tennis coach, comes during graduation week.

Downtowner DC May 1, 2019
• May 7, 2019

BIKING ADVOCATE KILLED BY STOLEN VAN Longtime D.C. bike advocate Dave Salovesh, 54, was hit and killed late last month by the driver of a stolen van in Northeast D.C.’s […]

Downtowner News April 17, 2019
• April 18, 2019

Recent items from around the District: restaurant and Target openings, 20 years for Kaz, a life science incubator at the Parks at Walter Reed and a sex-assault arrest.

Earth Day in D.C.
• April 5, 2019

I remember visiting Washington, D.C., with my family when I was in eighth grade. I was so excited that we were there around Earth Day. Leonardo DiCaprio — fresh off […]

Downtowner DC April 3, 2019
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GU EXPANDS ON CAPITOL HILL Georgetown University has finalized the purchase of a building at 500 First St. NW, expanding the university’s presence on Capitol Hill. Adding the new acquisition […]

Business Ins & Outs: Ron Paul, Compass Coffee & Jonathan Adler
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EAGLEBANK’S RON PAUL RETIRES Ron Paul, CEO, chairman and co-founder of Eagle Bancorp, Inc., parent company of EagleBank, announced his immediate retirement due to health issues on March 21. In 1998, […]

Downtowner DC March 20, 2019
• March 26, 2019

CITYCENTERDC SNAGS FIRST TIFFANY’S IN DISTRICT Famed jeweler Tiffany & Co. opened its first shop in the District on March 4. The store is located in CityCenterDC, home to many […]