Downtown Observer
A Conversation with the Chief Retail Officer for the White House Historical Association Luci Shanahan
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
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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.
