The Conventions in the Rearview Mirror
• August 1, 2016

The RNC and the DNC expressed remarkably distinct worldviews, styles, cultures and stories.

National Night Out in Georgetown, Aug. 2
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Activities that support neighborhood anticrime efforts will take place in each of D.C. seven districts.

Business Ins & Outs: May 18. 2016
• July 31, 2016

In: Resource Furniture

Resource Furniture, the modern home furnishings showroom specializing in European-designed, space-saving furniture, opened its 2,097-square-foot Georgetown showroom at 3340 Cady’s Alley, NW. Since 2000, Resource Furniture has imported and distributed modern, space-saving furniture from European designers. Its product line encompasses a selection of high-end, Italian-made Murphy beds, bunk beds, freestanding sofa/wall-bed systems, closet and storage systems and workspace solutions. Resource Furniture also offers a full line of Italian sofas and sectionals, tables, seating, office furniture and more. This is its first D.C. store.

Popping Up: District Doughnut, ModCloth

District Doughnut announced last month that the company is about to pop up at 3327 Cady’s Alley NW, known more for its furniture and design stores. The popular doughnut baker serves fresh, handcrafted doughnuts with creative flavor combinations, such as fluffernutter and chocolate crème brûlée. Founded by two D.C. natives, the company opened its first store in 2014 on Barracks Row.

ModCloth, the fun-inspired clothing online business, is setting up a real store for a bit of June at 1626 Wisconsin Ave. NW, in the space once occupied by Urban Chic. Founded in 2002, the online clothing brand — with swimwear, retro designs (plus-sizes included), accessories and home items — will be in Georgetown from June 9 to June 25, according to Washingtonian.

Second Time Around Celebrates Move With Becky’s Fund

In the former Wink space at 3109 M St. NW, Second Time Around — the upscale consignment shop headquartered in Boston — took time to celebrate with a sip-and-shop benefit for Becky’s Fund, the nonprofit that fights against domestic and partner violence.

In: Lilly Pulitzer

Opens Friday

On Friday, May 20, Lilly Pulitzer, the flowery chain of boutiques, is going to paint the town pink with the grand opening of its new D.C. location at 1079 Wisconsin Ave. NW, near the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and M Street. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The celebration for the opening will include drinks, sweets and music — not to mention the iconic Lilly jeep, parked out front for everyone to enjoy. The store invites Georgetown residents and others to stop by to enjoy the festivities, experience the bright, popping colors and shop the latest Lilly styles.

In: Violet Boutique

Violet Boutique has moved from 18th Street in Adams Morgan to 3289 M St. NW, the space that once held Second Time Around. The space, next to Spike Mendelsohn’s hamburger joint, Good Stuff Eatery, makes for a larger boutique — which is in its fifth year, striving for an eclectic mix of women’s clothing. They say, “Violet provides a unique boutique shopping experience with prices that won’t break the bank.”

Georgetown BID

Seeks a CFO

Job announcement from the Georgetown Business Improvement District: Business Manager – CFO. The purpose of this position is to manage the financial and human resources functions of the Georgetown BID and its sister organization, Georgetown Heritage. This includes: managing all HR, bookkeeping, and CFO functions of the two organizations. This is a full-time position. Email resume and cover letter with subject line, “Business Manager Search,” to jobs@georgetowndc.com.

Weekend Round Up July 28, 2016
• July 28, 2016

Improv group the Upright Citizens Brigade comes to Woolly Mammoth for their first multi-performance run outside New York City. Also this weekend: a Lincoln assassination walking tour, Josephine Baker’s Civil Rights activism and the Kitchen Sink Fest…

Georgetown BID Outlines Plans for K and Water Street Connections
• July 27, 2016

The Georgetown BID wants bikes, car and pedestrians to get along on the busy waterfront streets — and sees the potential of a streetcar, too.

The Latest Issue of The Georgetowner
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In this political issue: The Georgetowner muses on America’s choice for the next president with reports on the conventions, media and national mood. There’s still news, business, real estate — and a look at men’s fashion week in NYC.

Weekend Round Up July 21, 2016
• July 25, 2016

This Saturday is Carriage Day at the National Sporting Library & Museum in Middleburg. There’s also plenty of Fringe on the festival’s final weekend and, for the kids, shows starring Mary Poppins and Vladimir Cashewninski…

Producer-Director Garry Marshall Dies, 81
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The creator of “Happy Days” and director of “Pretty Woman” was an unabashed sentimentalist.

GOP Convention Diary, Day 3: Cruz Control — Then, Trump Tonight
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On-the-ground coverage from our RNC correspondent Mark Plotkin in Cleveland — with comments from D.C. delegates and Omarosa.

Democratic Convention Diary (Day 1): Philly Welcome, D.C. Expectations
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On-the-ground coverage from our DNC correspondent Mark Plotkin in Philadelphia — about the Democratic Party’s quest for unity and position of the D.C. delegation.