Business Ins & Outs: Boat House Apparel, Arcay Chocolates, Mugsy

June 19, 2023

In: Arcay Chocolates on O And you thought the chocolate fad was over. Arcay Chocolates will open next month in Georgetown at 3211 O St. NW, the former site of […]

Tech Tip: How to Ensure Your Business Is HIPAA-Compliant

June 12, 2023

By Computerware, Inc. In 1996, the U.S. Congress passed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in an attempt to streamline the healthcare system while also maintaining privacy of […]

Debuts: District Doughnut, Alo Yoga; M St. Work, Sidewalk Pilot

June 8, 2023

District Doughnut Reopens District Doughnut, formerly at 3327 Cady’s Alley NW, has  — at long last — reopened at 3333 M St. NW, once home to Sweetgreen, and long before […]

Business Ins & Outs: 3000 M, The Poppy; Saxbys

June 5, 2023

Out: Remaining Structure at 3000 M Being Demolished The rusting metal skeleton of the remains of the Latham Hotel at 3000 M St. NW is being taken down, piece by […]

Tech Tip: How to Turn Your Excel Sheets into Heat Maps


From Computerware, Inc., My team and I are big fans of a good spreadsheet, just as a simple way of organizing and contextualizing your data. Therefore, we’re all for sharing […]

Spotlight: Distance Education for Africa

June 1, 2023

Hello! My name is Troy Riemer, and my company, Red Clay Creative, helps to design The Georgetowner every month. We thought it would be a great idea to highlight non-profits […]

Business Ins & Outs: Alo, Diptyque, Pasha Castle; Filomena at 40

May 30, 2023

In: Alo Yoga to Open June 9 The popular yoga clothing and accessory company Alo has taken over the prime Georgetown retail space previously occupied by Banana Republic at the […]

Tech Tips: Your Technology Doesn’t Love Your Pets


By Computerware, Inc., Pets do weird things every so often… like lying on top of keyboards or sidling up next to computer monitors. If you’re not careful, however, your furry […]

Offering ‘Seamless Piercing,’ Studs Arrives in Georgetown 


Make way for Studs! The groovy, celebrity-approved one stop ear-piercing destination and earring shop opened one block west of Georgetown Park at 3288 M Street in Georgetown last Thursday. Gen-Z […]

Mayor Bowser Launches Downtown Action Plan  

May 25, 2023

Mayor Muriel Bowser joined District officials and local partners to launch the Downtown Action Plan on May 24. “Our downtown is beautiful and walkable. It has dozens of monuments and […]