Mapping Georgetown: Raising Our Spirits
• December 6, 2021

When we received this map story from Georgetown Wine and Spirits at 2701 P St. NW it made us want to tip our glasses! There’s no better balm for the […]

Georgetown Original, Sweetgreen, Announces IPO  
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  Walking down Georgetown’s iconic M street, chances are you’ll come across someone carrying a familiar hexagon-shaped bowl containing a fresh Sweetgreen salad. Whether you’re escaping the bustle of the boutiques or […]

Georgetown BID Criticized for Sidewalk Expansions, High Staff Costs
• November 29, 2021

The Georgetown Business Improvement District – a non-profit organization originally dedicated to “a cleaner, safer, more accessible Georgetown” and supported by some $5.2 million of annual mandated supplemental taxes on businesses […]

Tech Tip: Too Much Software Can Lead to Decision Paralysis or Worse
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Sometimes with technology, less is more. Implementing too much technology can be a very real problem, especially in terms of the software you choose to implement. There’s a lot to […]

The Ultimate Thanksgiving Weekend Roundup 
• November 24, 2021

Happy Thanksgiving! For those staying in town this weekend, we put together a smorgasbord of great options for the whole family, close friends or just for a solo jaunt. Whether […]

Last Day for La Jolie Bleue; Avocado Mattress to Open
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Out: La Jolie Bleue Closes Today We sadly report that today is the last day for La Jolie Bleue, the sweet and savory bakery at 1560 Wisconsin Ave. NW. The […]

ANC2E Nov. 29: Sidewalk Extensions, Arrest Reports
• November 23, 2021

  The Georgetown-Burleith-Hillandale Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC 2E) will hold its December meeting, 6:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 29, virtually — via Zoom or a conference call. The following is the […]

Tech Tip: Are Your Smart Speakers Always Listening?
• November 22, 2021

Many people use smart speakers throughout their day-to-day lives, whether it’s as a personal assistant or to control their home entertainment system. However, one of the topics up for discussion […]

U.S. Cybersecurity Agencies Move to Protect Critical Data Infrastructure
• November 15, 2021

Do you remember the series of high-profile infrastructure attacks against critical U.S. sectors earlier this year? Well, now the United States government is taking matters into its own hands by […]

Celebrating Georgetown’s Small Businesses 
• November 10, 2021

By Robert Devaney and Peggy Sands At the start of the 2021 holiday shopping season, The Georgetowner asked a few select businesses about themselves and what they think about their vocation and […]