D.C. Extends Stay-at-Home Order Through June 8

May 14, 2020

Nonessential businesses remain closed, students will continue to learn at home and gatherings of more than 10 individuals not of the same household are still prohibited.

A Tip of the Hat to Proper Topper

May 6, 2020

After store closures, store openings and a current chemotherapy regime, Anna Fuhrman is still propping and topping — no small feat in the turbulent world of COVID-19 retail.

Business Ins & Outs: Tacqueria, Cafe Ama, Starbucks & More


COMING: TACQUERIA IN DEAN & DELUCA SPACE District Bodega, a tacqueria serving fresh Mexican cuisine, is planning to move into the former D.C. home of Dean & DeLuca at 3276 […]

Ward 2 Candidates Q&A, Part 2


The Georgetowner asked the candidates for the Ward 2 seat on the District Council: “What impending budget cuts do you favor?” Here are their responses …

News Bytes: Brassy 80th Birthday; COVID-19 & Car Meets Canal


Barry Freundel was freed after nearly five years’ imprisonment for voyeurism and Elizabeth Henriquez, who conspired to get her daughter into Georgetown University, was sentenced to seven months.

D.C. Witness: 8 More D.C. Jail Inmates Test Positive for COVID-19

May 4, 2020

Of the inmates who have contracted the coronavirus, 55 are being held in isolation, while 94 have recovered from their illnesses and returned to the jail’s general population. 

Blue Angels, Thunderbirds Fly Over D.C. for Health Care Workers (photos)

May 2, 2020

A total of 12 fighter jets, six of the Air Force’s F-16 C/D Fighting Falcons and six F-18 C/D Hornets, appeared over the Capitol building just before noon.

Mayor Enlists Big Names for ReOpen DC Advisory Group

April 27, 2020

Tasked with formulating the District’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, the group will be headed by Secretary Michael Chertoff and Ambassador Susan Rice.

Mayor Announces Reopening Group, Contact Tracing

April 23, 2020

At an April 23 press conference, Mayor Bowser announced the formation of a reopening advisory group made up of District governmental and community leaders.

Business Ins & Outs: Founders Bank Opens, Qatar buys Hollerith House & More

April 22, 2020

IN: FOUNDERS BANK OPENS Former executives of the Bank of Georgetown — acquired by United Bank in 2016 for $269 million — opened Founders Bank (as in Founding Fathers) last […]