Business Ins & Outs: Kittens, Coffee and Four Seasons at 40

March 10, 2019

The Four Seasons Hotel in Georgetown is turning 40. Other items: Bourbon Steak, Compass Coffee, Kitten Lounge and Kiplinger.

Downtowner DC

March 7, 2019

Bald eagles Liberty and Justice abandoned, then returned to, their nest — and other recent news of note from around the District.

Downtowner DC News

February 25, 2019

A roundup of newsworthy happenings around the District, including a hate-crimes bill, a hit-and-run, slowing population growth and a possible name change for Woodrow Wilson High School.

Fair Shot February: Free Circulator Rides, Forums

January 28, 2019

Along with free Circulator rides, during Fair Shot February, Mayor Bowser will host Budget Engagement Forums, at which she will hear from District residents about how they want the city’s budget to be spent.

Downtowner DC

December 7, 2018

D.C. to Enforce Straw Ban Next Year The District will be banning plastic straws starting in 2019. Effective Jan. 1, businesses and organizations that serve or sell beverages or food […]

Downtowner: NPS Fees, D.C. Duped, Other News

November 8, 2018

In this report: items about National Mall permit fees, a costly scam, a campaign rally, a death from a stray bullet, an Adams Morgan grocery, driverless cars and dockless motor scooters.

D.C. Attorney General Investigating Clergy Abuse

October 25, 2018

A new portal was announced for victims to report abuse to the Office of the Attorney General. All of the allegations will be reviewed and, if needed, referred to the authorities.

Reese Witherspoon Coming to Anthem on Book Tour


Less story-heavy than memoirs by Mindy Kaling and Tina Fey, Witherspoon’s book reads like an issue of Architectural Digest starring her “Legally Blonde” character Elle Woods.

Downtowner DC Oct. 24, 2018

October 24, 2018

Officials’ Pay May Get Hiked A bill on its way to the District Council would deliver big pay raises to city officials. The salaries of the mayor, attorney general and […]

Fiola Adds Security Guards

October 4, 2018

On Sept. 24, Sen. Ted Cruz and his wife Heidi were dining at Fiola, owned by Fabio and Maria Trabocchi, when protesters stormed the downtown restaurant.