Streateries Project Extended, Most Widened Sidewalks Not
• December 13, 2021

After waiting through nine hours of Zoom meetings, the nail-biting fate of expanded sidewalks in Georgetown for diners and pedestrians finally came up Thursday Dec. 9, the last item of […]

Georgetown Gap’s Closing Leaves Huge Gap 
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There will be a big vacant space on Georgetown’s main avenue, come the new year — and it comes as not quite a surprise. The Gap store at 1258 Wisconsin […]

Crime Report, Dec. 13: Three GU Incidents
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From the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), here are the latest crime and police reports in or near Georgetown.  Dec. 13 – MPD Releases Statistics on Violent Crime in the District: Thorough […]

Bob Dole (1923-2021): A Vet to Remember
• December 6, 2021

“Veteran who gave his most for his country.” Bob Dole said he wanted to be remembered that way. But for Bob Dole, giving “his most” included an almost impossible-to-remember-it-all list of […]

ANC 2E December Report: Greenheart Juice, BID Plan on Expanded Sidewalks
• December 1, 2021

Greenheart Juice Shop Denied BZA Support Due to Traffic Concerns Alicia Swanstrom, founder of Greenheart Juice Shop, spoke before the commission and requested support for a Board of Zoning Adjustment […]

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 […]

Happy Hanukkah: National Menorah Lighting Ceremony (photos)
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On Sunday, Nov. 28, the first night of the eight-day Jewish holiday, thousands attended the 2021 National Hanukkah Menorah lighting ceremony on the Ellipse, just across from the White House […]

Last Day for La Jolie Bleue; Avocado Mattress to Open
• November 24, 2021

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 […]

Mayor Mellows Mask Mandate
• November 22, 2021

Some call the new sometimes-off, sometimes-on District mask mandate ordered by Mayor Muriel Bowser beginning today Monday Nov. 22 a “dropping.” Others call it “on the way out.” Others call […]

Ward 2 to Expand Under Redistricting Plans
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The District’s Ward 2, of which Georgetown is a part, will expand its eastern boundaries to include all of the Shaw neighborhood, according to a D.C. Council report released last […]