Business Briefs: Eton Court, DSW, the North Face, New Paper

July 1, 2019

The latest neighborhood business news: Eton Court storefront units up for auction, DSW and the North Face closures and a new newspaper, Northwest Courier.

Tech Tip: Don’t Download Anything Without Checking First


Free apps come with a price: security. These applications are known for security vulnerabilities and hacks.

Business Ins & Outs: Bagelry, Cafe, Chocolatier, Deck for Milano

June 24, 2019

Coming soon to Georgetown (pending some approvals) are: Call Your Mother, La Jolie Bleue, L.A. Burdick and Cafe Milano’s new deck.

Tech Tip: Do Online Banking? Read This …


Never access your online account with a PC or a device that you use to log in to social media sites or free email accounts (like Hotmail) or to surf the web.

If Certified, D.C.’s 2020 Budget Would Benefit Georgetown

June 17, 2019

Among the increases benefiting Ward 2 in the budget, according to the mayor’s office, is $74.2 million dedicated to fully modernize the Francis-Stevens Education Campus on 2425 N St. NW and 2130 G St. NW. 

Tech Tip: Keep Staff From Unintentionally Causing a Data Breach


With so many access points — from cell phones to laptops to home computers — how can anyone hope to keep their network safe from hackers, viruses and other unintentional security breaches?

Georgetown BID Celebrates 20 Years

June 13, 2019

The presentation at the June 11 event listed the top three game changers: the C&O Canal, reconstructing and programming alleys and establishing Georgetown as an interactive public arts destination.

More Residential, Less Retail for 3220 Prospect

June 10, 2019

The new project calls for a six-story building with some setbacks, containing about 50 condominium units and about 5,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space.

Tech Tip: Retrieving Data Once It’s Been Deleted


When a file is deleted, it usually isn’t deleted immediately. The file is hidden away, only to be replaced and overwritten by new files.

Metro Station Closures in Virginia Derail Commutes

June 3, 2019

While Metro has offered shuttles and promoted other public transportation services as alternatives, many commuters’ travel times have doubled; some have even reported roundtrip times of up to five hours.