Blue Angels, Thunderbirds Fly Over D.C. for Health Care Workers (photos)
• May 2, 2020

A total of 12 fighter jets, six of the Air Force’s F-16 C/D Fighting Falcons and six F-18 C/D Hornets, appeared over the Capitol building just before noon.

Mayor Enlists Big Names for ReOpen DC Advisory Group
• April 27, 2020

Tasked with formulating the District’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, the group will be headed by Secretary Michael Chertoff and Ambassador Susan Rice.

Mayor Announces Reopening Group, Contact Tracing
• April 23, 2020

At an April 23 press conference, Mayor Bowser announced the formation of a reopening advisory group made up of District governmental and community leaders.

Business Ins & Outs: Founders Bank Opens, Qatar buys Hollerith House & More
• April 22, 2020

IN: FOUNDERS BANK OPENS Former executives of the Bank of Georgetown — acquired by United Bank in 2016 for $269 million — opened Founders Bank (as in Founding Fathers) last […]

Ward 2 Candidates Q&A, Part 1
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The Georgetowner asked the candidates for the Ward 2 seat on the District Council: “What impending budget cuts do you favor?” Here are their responses …

New Plans for Former Latham Site at 3000 M
• April 19, 2020

The latest proposed hotel has eight stories — and 256 rooms — above a single story of retail. Plans call for below-ground spaces of three floors.

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.

Bowser: 53 Deaths; New Resources, Testing
• April 13, 2020

On Good Friday, April 10, the mayor led a moment of silence at Gonzaga College High School for those who have succumbed to the virus.

Gary Tischler, 1941-2020
• April 9, 2020

The Georgetowner’s longest-serving and most prolific writer died on April 8 at the age of 78. Well known throughout the arts community, Gary Tischler joined the newspaper in 1980. 

News Bytes: GU Parent; Georgetown Rabbi
• April 8, 2020

Barry Freundel was freed after nearly five years’ imprisonment for voyeurism and Elizabeth Henriquez, who conspired to get her daughter into Georgetown University, was sentenced to seven months.