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.

Fires Strike Georgetown Business, Residence


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.

GBA Honors Police, Appalachian Spring; Elects 2018 Officers

December 14, 2017

The Georgetown Business Association officers for 2018 are Hope Solomon, president; Constantine Ferssizidis, vice president; Alan Helfer, treasurer; and Paul Monarch, secretary.

Georgetown ‘Glow’: Reimagining the Season of Light (photos)


Presented by the Georgetown Business Improvement District, the fourth edition of the light show, with more artists than ever before, will be on view through Jan. 7.

Compromise Urged on Parking Proposal

December 7, 2017

The plan would allow residents to park on both sides of the street, while out-of-zone parkers could only park on one designated side for two hours.

Christ Child Opportunity Shop: A Store With a Mission

December 6, 2017

Chris DerDerian joined Christ Child Opportunity Shop in Georgetown as store director in October of 2016. “I was just awed by the history and the mission,” she says. DerDerian joins […]