What Do Georgetowners Really Want?

January 22, 2018

“More cutting-edge new restaurants as well as better ‘neighborhood’ eateries” turned out to be the most requested “want” identified in the just completed survey of Georgetown residents by the Georgetown Business Improvement District.

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.

Georgetown’s Cafe Tu-o-tu Turns 15

January 10, 2018

Upon entering Cafe Tu-o-tu, a newcomer notices how small the ordering space is, but also the warmth and welcome that emanate from the staff. Owner Mino Sarano, 56, says that […]

Business Ins & Outs, Jan. 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 […]

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 […]

Pillar & Post Wins Window Contest

January 4, 2018

When voting closed at 5 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, the British-themed antiques and home-décor shop was declared the winner, with 558 votes on the Georgetown BID’s Facebook page.

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.

The Modern: Fulfilling a Vision in Fort Totten

December 20, 2017

When you hear about Fort Totten, the first thing that comes to mind is a Metro stop. However, that limited perception is sure to change in light of recent developments. […]

Business Ins & Outs Dec. 20, 2017


By Robert Devaney and Selma Khenissi In: Holiday Pop-Up Shop A big sign at 1661 1⁄2 Wisconsin Ave. NW shouts out: “HOLIDAY POP-UP SHOP.” A closer inspection shows something more […]

Dockless Shared Bikes Surge in Georgetown

December 18, 2017

“We are all here to find the best way to operate in the area. We can all share up to a point to make this whole thing work,” said DDOT’s Sam Zimbabwe at a packed town meeting on Dec. 5.