Georgetowners React to Streateries Petition 

October 10, 2023

“Where do you stand on streateries?” we asked in our Sept. 28 online story “Georgetown Coalition for Public Spaces Petitions to Improve Streateries.”   In response, we heard from many residents […]

Georgetown Block Captains Honored at Citizens’ Concert in the Park

October 2, 2023

“Today, we saw both new and familiar faces. There is a new generation in Georgetown, and we loved seeing all the young families for the Sunday afternoon Concert in the […]

Business Ins & Outs: Martin’s 1933 Prices, Clyde’s 60th, Bitty & Beau’s Reopening


In: 1933 Prices at Martin’s Tavern, Oct. 5 to 8 Today through through Thursday, as Martin’s Tavern continues its 90th anniversary celebration, it is rolling back the prices on selected […]

Business Ins & Outs: Away Opens Thursday; Steve Madden Next Month

September 25, 2023

In: Steve Madden, Moving Prince & Princess Steve Madden — which used to be at 3109 M St. NW but closed five years ago — will reopen in Georgetown at […]

Citizens’ Safety Meeting: Solutions & Complaints


“Neighbors want to feel safe walking home,” said Mark Martinkov, summing up the theme of the public meeting, held by the Public Safety Committee of the Citizens Association of Georgetown […]

Georgetown Coalition for Public Spaces Petitions to Improve Streateries

September 18, 2023

Where do you stand on Georgetown streateries?  A petition calling for “common-sense re-adjustments” to Georgetown’s streateries programs, launched by the Georgetown Coalition for Public Spaces (GCPS) and signed by former […]

Business Ins & Outs: Ike Behar; Blank Street Coffee, Baker’s Daughter


In: Blank Street Coffee On Prospect St. Blank Street Coffee at 3241 Prospect St. NW — next door to Van Leeuven Ice Cream — opened on Sept. 16. “With a limited, quality […]

Georgetown Art All Night Returns Sept. 29 

September 13, 2023

The third annual Georgetown Art All Night makes the scene on Friday, Sept. 29. Georgetown will “come alive with a multitude of free, immersive experiences for the whole family to […]

Martin’s Tavern: Cheers to 90 Years   

September 11, 2023

When someone or something marks 90 years, you take notice. When this 90-year-old place is full of history and legends, you know there are stories to be told. When this […]

Murder Suspect Escapes Police Custody at GWU Hospital, Still at-Large

September 7, 2023

“Wanted Escapee.” This alarming subject heading accompanied an AlertDC email via the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) yesterday Sept. 6 at 5:05 p.m. And the alert’s message helped local residents in […]