Peaceful Protest Comes to Georgetown (photos)

June 4, 2020

As residents and slightly startled diners at Martin’s Tavern looked on, protesters sat on the street, chanting “Black Lives Matter” and “This is what democracy looks like.”

Ward 2 Vote: Pinto, Kennedy Too Close to Call; Evans Rejected         

June 3, 2020

With Brooke Pinto and Patrick Kennedy tied, and many mail-in ballots to be counted, the winner of the Democratic primary for Ward 2’s District Council seat might not be known for a week.

Business Ins & Outs: Levain Bakery, Framebridge & More


NYC’S LEVAIN BAKERY COMING TO M ST. Still, when all is said and done, they come to Georgetown first. Manhattan’s Levain Bakery with its big, textured cookies will be setting […]

Dining and Shopping Return with a (Masked) Smile, Delayed by Protesters


In a letter announcing the return of outdoor dining to Fiola Mare on the Georgetown waterfront, owner and chef Fabio Trabocchi — also of Fiola DC, Sfoglina and Del Mar […]

Georgetown Rector Gassed, Forced Off Lafayette Square to Make Way for Trump

June 2, 2020

The Rev. Gini Gerbasi was at her old church to protest George Floyd’s death. Her account of her experience on June 1 launched a Twitter hashtag: #aforcetobereckonedwith.

Little If Any June 1 Looting in Georgetown


“There was no apparent looting or destruction in Georgetown on Monday [early morning],” said Georgetown Business Improvement District CEO Joe Sternlieb, who toured the neighborhood’s commercial blocks at 6:30 a.m. […]

Georgetown Cleans Up After Looting; Curfew Set at 7 p.m. (photos)

June 1, 2020

On Monday, June 1, Mayor Muriel Bowser set a new time for a citywide curfew: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Also, Metropolitan Police Chief Peter Newsham said 88 arrests were made overnight.

Bowser: No Covid Deaths on May 25; Stage 1 Opening Likely on Friday

May 26, 2020

Given statistical data meeting the District’s targets, the city will begin its Phase 1 reopening on May 29, as previously reported.

D.C.: Coronavirus Data for May 24 — 440 Deaths

May 25, 2020

From the Office of the Mayor: The District’s reported data for Sunday, May 25, 2020, includes 115 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to […]

D.C. Looks to Begin Reopening May 29, Mayor Says

May 21, 2020

With community spread of the disease declining for the last 11 days, D.C. looks certain to hit the 14-day mark that will allow a partial reopening.