David Hudgens — 1957-2022

December 7, 2022

David Wayne Hudgens, age 65, died Nov. 19. A Georgetowner since 1997, he lived  at 3017 N St. NW, once home to Yolande Betbeze Fox, Miss America 1951 — and […]

Kennedy Center Honors Glitzes Up Weekend

December 5, 2022

The 45th Kennedy Center Honors, held Dec. 4, lit up parts of the town Sunday night and days leading up to the glitzy event. Georgetown was humming from its top […]

Bidens, Macrons Dine in Georgetown

December 1, 2022

“Welcoming some friends to town,” wrote President Joe Biden on the POTUS Twitter account. Biden and first lady Jill Biden brought French President Emmanuel Macron and the French first lady […]

Business Ins & Outs: Showfields, Bourbon Concierge, Herbivore 

November 28, 2022

In: Showfields at 31st & M With a grand opening event set for Dec. 8, Showfields opened the doors at 3077 M St. NW last week in the former Brooks […]

Brazen Burglaries Irk M Street Retailers

November 21, 2022

There have always been burglaries — it’s the big, bad city, after all. But it’s the increasingly brazen nature of the acts that are frustrating and worrying some business owners. […]

Starr, Silverton to Open Osteria Mozza in Old Dean & Deluca Space


It’s not just one star, it’s two — and, yes, it’s a big deal. Award-winning restaurateur Stephen Starr confirmed on Friday that he was partnering with Michelin star chef Nancy […]

Business Ins & Outs: Top Brands Coming to Wisconsin & Prospect

November 14, 2022

EastBanc, Inc. and Acadia Realty Trust announced last week that leases were signed with Wolford, Ever/Body, Blank Street Coffee and Van Leeuwen Ice Cream at the redevelopment of 1238 Wisconsin […]

Still a ‘Wild Child’? Cafe Milano at 30

November 7, 2022

Cafe Milano opened on Nov. 3, 1992. It was Election Day. That night Bill Clinton was elected the 42nd president, and the party never stopped at Milano. And there will […]

Blues Alley Reopens After Fire

November 3, 2022

Georgetown’s legendary jazz club Blues Alley reopened Nov. 1, one week after a roof fire stopped the music and shut down the building. Damage to the 18th-century structure at the […]

Exclusive Interview: Meet Republican Council Candidate Guiseppe Niosi

October 31, 2022

D.C.’s general election will be held Nov. 8. In Ward 2, along with incumbent Mayor Muriel Bowser (endorsed by The Georgetowner), who is considered a shoe-in over her three rivals, […]