Foxtrot’s Abrupt Closure May Be Illegal
• April 25, 2024

Foxtrot, the high-end coffee shop and convenience store, suddenly announced midday April 23 that it was permanently closing all of its locations. Employees and customers were stunned by the abrupt closures […]

Downtown Stunner: La Grande Boucherie
• April 24, 2024

It was quite the restaurant opening party of 400 attendees last week at the corner of 14th and G Street NW in an old bank building that was shuttered for […]

Longtime Q St. Resident, Dr. Cynthia Ray Putchat Dies
• April 22, 2024

Dr. Cynthia Ray Putchat, 69, who practiced clinical psychology in Washington, D.C., for 39 years, died hours after the eclipse of the moon on April 9. Her death was announced […]

91st Georgetown House Tour Shows Off Unique Renovations, Designs
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More than 1,800 persons toured eight select homes on Saturday, April 20, during the 91st Georgetown House Tour, organized by St. John’s Episcopal Church at 3240 O St. NW and […]

Georgetown Main Street Lauds Local Businesses
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“Georgetown is thriving,” said Georgetown Main Street Executive Director Rachel Shank, who noted she’s been on the job for five years. Shank welcomed members and guests to Georgetown Main Street’s annual […]

Business Ins & Outs: M.M. LaFleur, Sézane, Wingo’s; Big Wheel Bikes
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In: Sézane to Open May 3 The ladies are impressed. Sézane is set to open May 3 at 1211 Wisconsin Ave. NW in the former Tory Burch store. The French […]

CAG Presents 2024-2025 Board Directors and Officers
• April 18, 2024

The Citizens Association of Georgetown’s Governance Committee, President and Board of Directors are pleased to announce the 2024-2025 Board of Directors and Officers. The vote of the proposed slate will […]

Crime & Safety: River Death, Card Skimming, Sexual Assault
• April 15, 2024

The following are selections from news reports and alerts from the Metropolitan Police Department on crimes and safety issues over the last two weeks. WUSA9 reported: “A woman has died […]

CAG Celebrates Block Captain Program; Community Reps Praise Organized Approach
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The following report was provided, in part, by the Citizens Association of Georgetown. On April 11, the Citizens Association of Georgetown (CAG) hosted a volunteer appreciation event for its Block […]

Giuseppe Cecchi, Watergate Developer and IDI Group Founder, Dies at 93
• April 11, 2024

Giuseppe Cecchi, 93, prominent Washington, D.C. real estate developer and McLean, Virginia, resident, died peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family on April 4. He had a […]