Resident Survey Turns Up Surprises

February 5, 2018

The top 10 favorite places to dine and shop in Georgetown, based on Georgetowners’ responses to the survey, included seven eateries, the Apple store and two clothing stores.

Evans Optimistic on Metro Funding


“We’ve never had a better opportunity, been so close to the solution,” Evans said happily at the annual Winter Glogg party of the Burleith Citizens Association.

Inside the State of the Union

February 1, 2018

On Jan. 30, President Donald Trump focused on his four pillars of immigration reform. Even Democrats applauded (one of the few times) when Trump emphasized his support for higher wages, infrastructure and paid family leave.

Whole Foods Missed, Future Undecided

January 29, 2018

On Jan. 23, Judge Royce Lamberth dismissed motions by both parties in the dispute between Whole Foods and Wical, landlord of the closed Glover Park store.

DACA Recipients and DREAMers: Who Are They?

January 25, 2018

Over the next three weeks, discussions in Congress and in the media about DACA recipients and DREAMers — already heated — will intensify.

Senate Votes to End Government Shutdown

January 22, 2018

Around 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 22, it was clear that Democrats helped the Senate reach the 60-vote threshold to end the government shutdown. The final procedural vote to end the debate was 81 to 18.  

What Do Georgetowners Really Want?


“More cutting-edge new restaurants as well as better ‘neighborhood’ eateries” turned out to be the most requested “want” identified in the just completed survey of Georgetown residents by the Georgetown Business Improvement District.

A Primer on Immigration

January 18, 2018

Here is a primer on immigration as our writer has come to understand it over the past 10 years, as a credentialed, non-advocate congressional journalist covering immigration reform and politics.

Bridge Street Books to Become Nonprofit

January 16, 2018

After its gregarious and affable owner Philip Levy died unexpectedly last October, many in Georgetown were concerned that the store they love might close.

Neighborhood Walk With D.C. Officials: Dumpsters, Noise, Traffic

January 10, 2018

More than a dozen officials from the District’s police, fire, waste disposal, public health, safety, public works, planning and transportation departments — along with Richard Livingstone, the mayor’s Ward 2 […]