Bowser Extends COVID Emergency Through May 15, Urges Mail-In Voting and Census

April 15, 2020

If leaving their residence, all individuals must continue to social distance from others not in their household and should wear face coverings if visiting essential businesses, such as grocery stores and pharmacies.

Small Business Grant Deadline Is April 15

April 13, 2020

Supported by the District Department of Small and Local Business Development, the Bridge-The-Gap Grants are available through Georgetown Main Street.

Tech Tip: 3 Rules for Keeping Your Data Safe in the Cloud


Most cloud breaches are due to user error. So it’s important that you, the user, are being smart about security.

Your 5-Step Tool Kit to Taking Your Business Virtual

April 8, 2020

If you’re finding yourself taking your business online in a new way, you’re not alone. With an unprecedented pandemic taking over our world, every sector of life is being upended. […]

Business Ins & Outs: Brooks Brothers and your local restaurants


Due to the coronavirus crisis, most retailers have temporarily closed or limited their services. For details, check our business directory on georgetowner.com. OUT: BROOKS BROTHERS SKIPS TOWN Another sign of […]

COVID-19 Update: D.C. Deaths Hit 24; Emergency Measures Planned

April 6, 2020

Mayor Muriel Bowser and District Council Chairman Phil Mendelson discussed “tough choices,” such as a hiring and pay freeze for most of D.C. government and a $600-million budget cut.

Working From Home: Designing a Space You Can Live With


What do you do if you don’t have the square footage to dedicate to a single-purpose room — or to a single person? 

Tech Tip: You’ve Been Hacked! What’s the First Thing You Should Do?


The faster the pros can address the attack, the better your chances are of preventing much bigger problems.

More Policing in Georgetown During Stay-at-Home Order

April 2, 2020

Now that street traffic has been greatly reduced by the stay-at-home order, officers are not the only ones more visible. So are potential lawbreakers.

COVID Sights: Brooks Brothers Skips Town; Residents, Businesses Confront New World

March 30, 2020

A few businesses remain open on M Street, such as Thunder Burger (takeout and delivery only), Moby Dick, America Eats (meals for the needy) and even Georgetown Tobacco.