Dining and Shopping Return with a (Masked) Smile, Delayed by Protesters

June 3, 2020

In a letter announcing the return of outdoor dining to Fiola Mare on the Georgetown waterfront, owner and chef Fabio Trabocchi — also of Fiola DC, Sfoglina and Del Mar […]

Little If Any June 1 Looting in Georgetown

June 2, 2020

“There was no apparent looting or destruction in Georgetown on Monday [early morning],” said Georgetown Business Improvement District CEO Joe Sternlieb, who toured the neighborhood’s commercial blocks at 6:30 a.m. […]

In Your Power to Vote: Your Freedom, Your Independence

June 1, 2020

The Georgetowner calls on you, the Ward 2 voters, to research the candidates carefully and, yes, vote twice: in the Ward 2 primary election, to be held June 2, and in the special election on June 16.

Ward 2 Race Contributions, Controversies Heat Up


All but one of the Democratic candidates signed on to the Fair Elections Program — a voluntary process that provides base amounts and matching funds for those who pledge to only accept small donations.

Rose Park Market Is Back; Voting Begins

May 26, 2020

D.C. is coming back to life this post-Memorial Day week. Plan to shop at the Rose Park farmers market and don’t forget to vote!

A Virtual Chat With Madeleine Albright

May 21, 2020

Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright will talk via Zoom about her latest book, “Hell and Other Destinations,” on Thursday, May 28, to benefit Georgetown Village.

Traffic Alert: M St. Resurfacing

May 19, 2020

The work, scheduled from May 20 through June 12, will take place Monday through Friday from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., weather permitting.

1,200 Gourmet Meals for Four Seasons Staff

May 11, 2020

Packed up in more than 400 takeaway bags, the meals were given to furloughed employees in a drive-through area in the hotel garage for Mother’s Day. 

ANC Supports Big Plans for Water St.


The preliminary plans include “tactical” concrete sidewalks along the 3400-3500 blocks of Water Street, along with a two-way bikeway, a traffic roundabout and changes to on-street parking.

Approved: Water Tunnel Under Waterfront Park

April 30, 2020

When completed in 2030, the project is expected to reduce the volume of combined sewer overflows into District waters by an estimated 96 percent.