Washington Commanders Owner Josh Harris Buys Halcyon House for $28 Million
• January 20, 2026

Harris Joins Notables, Some of Whom Are Friends, In Acquiring Top Georgetown Real Estate The $28-million sale of Halcyon House was disclosed last week without identifying the new owner. Soon […]

Halcyon House Sells for $28 Million. But to Whom? 
• January 15, 2026

Halcyon House, one of Washington’s most historic mansions at 3400-3410 Prospect St., N.W., has been sold for $28 million to a residential buyer. It is the highest price ever paid […]

Annual Review: Business Ins & Outs 2025
• January 12, 2026

The following businesses opened or closed in Georgetown in 2025. Businesses coming in 2026 are also included at the end of this compilation.  In Alara   The long-shuttered Paolo’s Ristorante space […]

Business Ins & Outs: Everard’s, Sprinkles, Brompton Bikes
• January 5, 2026

We begin 2026 with two significant Outs — places that brought joy to customers over many years, whether with a new suit or a fresh, frosty cupcake. Still, there are […]

ANC Report: Parking, Parking and More Parking, Or Not?
• December 15, 2025

December’s Georgetown-Burleith Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC2E) meeting began with big congratulations for Executive Director Anna Noakes, who got engaged. Congrats! Here are minutes from the Dec. 8 meeting. Stay tuned […]

Business Ins & Outs: Google, Lil Sweet Treat, Salt & Sundry
• December 1, 2025

In: Google Store on M Ready to Open A brick-and-mortar Google Store will open by this weekend or next week, according to various reports, at 3235 M St. NW. The […]

Business Ins & Outs: IKEA, Ox & Olive, Versace Pop-up
• October 20, 2025

Apparently, the big brands and big names want to be in Georgetown, Washington, D.C.’s oldest neighborhood, which draws 12 million visitors annually.  In: IKEA to Open on Nov. 5 Leading […]

Diptyque Marries Fragrance and Tea at Mid-Autumn Moon Festival Celebration 
• October 16, 2025

By Annabel Taylor  The French fragrance brand Diptyque celebrated the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival with a perfume and tea paring at the Georgetown store on M St. on Thursday, Oct. 9. […]

Business Ins & Outs: Milo & Mav, Lil Sweet Treat, Current Boutique; La Perla
• October 14, 2025

In: Milo & Mav, Coffee Bar, Dog Boutique Milo & Mav opened at 3206 N St NW Suite C-600A, in the center of Georgetown Court — next to Sid Mashburn, […]

Business Ins & Outs: V-Tech, Dripbar, Amanda Hagerman, Izzy Salon, Violet; Starbucks
• September 29, 2025

In: Holt Building, V-Tech, Dripbar  Last Friday, the Bowser Administration joined V-Tech Solutions, Inc. and community leaders to celebrate the company’s 25th anniversary and the grand opening of the newly […]