Ward 2 Candidates Q&A, Part 1
• April 22, 2020

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 …

New Plans for Former Latham Site at 3000 M
• April 19, 2020

The latest proposed hotel has eight stories — and 256 rooms — above a single story of retail. Plans call for below-ground spaces of three floors.

Bowser Extends COVID Emergency Through May 15, Urges Mail-In Voting and Census
• April 15, 2020

If leaving their residence, all individuals must continue to social distance from others not in their household and should wear face coverings if visiting essential businesses, such as grocery stores and pharmacies.

Bowser: 53 Deaths; New Resources, Testing
• April 13, 2020

On Good Friday, April 10, the mayor led a moment of silence at Gonzaga College High School for those who have succumbed to the virus.

Gary Tischler, 1941-2020
• April 9, 2020

The Georgetowner’s longest-serving and most prolific writer died on April 8 at the age of 78. Well known throughout the arts community, Gary Tischler joined the newspaper in 1980. 

News Bytes: GU Parent; Georgetown Rabbi
• April 8, 2020

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.

GW Hospital Starts Drive-Through, Walk-In Testing
• April 6, 2020

The District is expecting a surge in COVID-19 cases over the next week or two, before the number of infections is likely to peak.

COVID-19 Update: D.C. Deaths Hit 24; Emergency Measures Planned
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Mayor Muriel Bowser and District Council Chairman Phil Mendelson discussed “tough choices,” such as a hiring and pay freeze for most of D.C. government and a $600-million budget cut.

COVID Sights: Brooks Brothers Skips Town; Residents, Businesses Confront New World
• March 30, 2020

A few businesses remain open on M Street, such as Thunder Burger (takeout and delivery only), Moby Dick, America Eats (meals for the needy) and even Georgetown Tobacco.

‘Wonderful News’: the Rev. Tim Cole Returns Home
• March 27, 2020

The rector of Georgetown’s Christ Church, the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Washington, D.C., is back home from the hospital.