Downtowner News: Metro Ridership Up, D.C. Gov’t In!

July 12, 2021

D.C. Government Employees Back in Office  As of today, D.C. Government employees are back in their offices. They’ll be greeted with lots of welcome back perks including free food, Pilates classes and festive […]

Now Online: D.C.’s Parking Permit System

July 6, 2021

Parking headaches? Here’s some relief. Residents in need of parking spaces for their guests and workers will now have streamlined systems on hand, according to the District’s Department of Transportation. […]

At First Anniversary, Pinto Prioritizes – and Thanks – Ward 2 

June 28, 2021

Ward 2 Council member Brooke Pinto is looking up these days. With the Biden-Harris administration in town, the pandemic’s easing and Mayor Muriel Bowser’s budget allocating funding to the District’s […]

Business Ins & Outs: Preppy Fitzgerald’s, Aerie, M&T


In: The Preppy Chic, Cozy Fitzy’s Clyde’s Restaurant Group and 1789 Restaurant have gone back to the future with the second reboot to replace the celebrated, longtime F. Scott’s, companion […]

Passionate Town Discussion Over Expanded Sidewalks

June 24, 2021

The temporary Georgetown project to lay out some 3500 linear square feet of expanded sidewalks — specially constructed curb fitting platforms, traffic protectors and landscaping — on both sides of […]

Local Couple Travels the World as Digital Nomads

June 20, 2021

America has always been a nation on the move. Recently, however, the idea of working remotely while traveling far and wide – the Digital Nomad lifestyle – seems to have […]

Georgetown Parking Myths: The Never-Ending Story


The Georgetowner’s June 16 article — “Busting Myths About Georgetown Parking”  — generated numerous calls and responses from the residents of Georgetown. Concerns about parking in D.C.’s oldest neighborhood are almost […]

The Georgetowner Summer 2021 Photo Competition

June 17, 2021

THE GEORGETOWNER CALL FOR FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY CALL TYPE: FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION  ELIGIBILITY: INTERNATIONAL STATE: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FEE: $25 ADMINISTRATION  ENTRY BEGINS: 6/20/21  ENTRY DEADLINE: 9/7/21  The Georgetowner […]

Business Ins & Outs: Beer Garden, Faherty, Revelle, Cat Cafe, Peacock Café

June 16, 2021

Proposed: Beer Garden at Latham Hotel Site A beer garden has been proposed for 3000 M St. NW, the site of an officially “blighted property,” where Le Madeleine Bakery & […]

With Safety in Mind, Friends of Volta Park Launch Fundraising Auction 

June 14, 2021

An oasis in the heart of Georgetown, Volta Park on 34th Street NW is known for its storied past as well as its natural charms. In his Georgetown days, JFK […]