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.  

D.C. Makes Amazon’s HQ2 Shortlist
• January 18, 2018

Mayor Muriel Bowser celebrated D.C.’s nomination in the field of 20, which includes nearby Montgomery County, Maryland, and Northern Virginia.

Business Ins & Outs, Jan. 10, 2018
• January 10, 2018

News Outlets Make Their Own Headlines The year 2017 ended and the year 2018 began with a couple of bangs in local journalism. The endangered Washington City Paper was saved […]

5 Eateries Closed Around New Year’s
• January 8, 2018

On the 2900 block of M Street, Unum closed in December. Next-door neighbor Maxime closed about a week ago — joined by their neighbor across the street, Cajun restaurant Pier 2934.

Current Newspapers Files for Bankruptcy
• January 7, 2018

The Current Newspapers, Inc., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Jan. 3. Headquartered at 5185 MacArthur Blvd. NW, the newspaper company celebrated its 50th anniversary in November. It began in […]

D.C. Expands War on Waste: Pizza Boxes to Be Recycled
• January 5, 2018

Almost all food-service containers can now be recycled. However, they have to be larger than two inches by two inches and must be clean and empty (no organic waste).

Dockless Bikes Come to Georgetown’s Attention
• January 4, 2018

Last week, one allegedly cranky Georgetown resident wrote on the Georgetown Forum, a Citizens Association of Georgetown community bulletin board, that residents ought to call 911.

Leaving in ’18: Morton’s the Steakhouse
• December 21, 2017

The upscale restaurant will depart its Georgetown Court location during the first half of next year. Morton’s has been on Prospect Street for almost three decades.

Fires Strike Georgetown Business, Residence
• December 18, 2017

Two fires broke out in two days: one Friday morning, Dec. 15, on Wisconsin Avenue and another early Sunday morning, Dec. 17, on N Street.

Last Call at Georgetown’s Unum, Dec. 16
• December 14, 2017

Having taken over the spot of Mendocino Grille, Unum, closing this Saturday, will be replaced by a restaurant owned by business interests from Dubai, according to those familiar with the situation.