Architect Hugh Newell Jacobsen Dies at 91 
• March 4, 2021

Georgetowner Hugh Jacobsen practiced architecture for decades, with a career spanning several high-profile commissions from around the world. He passed away March 4 in Front Royal, Va., at the age […]

Hip Foxtrot Leads New Business Openings
• March 1, 2021

The first-of-its-kind corner store/café/delivery retail market made its East Coast debut on March 1 at the corner of N Street and Wisconsin Avenue in Georgetown.

ANC 2E: DDOT, DC Water, Speed Limits, New High School
• February 27, 2021

At tonight’s virtual meeting, the District Department of Transportation will give a presentation about its 2020 accomplishments and 2021 goals for Ward 2.

D.C. Passes 1,000 Coronavirus Deaths; Mayor’s Sister Dies
• February 25, 2021

COVID-19 led to a poignant and personal sorrow for D.C.’s Mayor Muriel Bowser, who announced the death of her older sister, Mercia Bowser, 64.

Fatal Shooting on Thomas Jefferson St.
• February 18, 2021

The shooting, reportedly drug-related, took place around 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18, in a residence on the 1000 block of Thomas Jefferson St. NW.

Georgetowner Ed Emes Dies at the Age of 91
• December 9, 2020

From the Emes family: Edward L. Emes, Jr., 91, passed away peacefully at his home in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 27. Born on April 23, 1929 in New York City […]

Downtowner DC: Panda Cub Named, Turkeys Pardoned
• December 7, 2020

Fortunate gobblers Corn and Cob briefly grabbed the spotlight from the Smithsonian National Zoo’s giant panda cub, named by popular vote.

Mayor’s Holiday Update on COVID
• December 1, 2020

A number of different coronavirus vaccines that would prevent infection may be available soon for a limited number of people in the District, the mayor announced. 

Big Gift Helps Citizens Association Move to 30th St.
• November 30, 2020

Because of a legacy gift that requires CAG to purchase a building in Georgetown, the nonprofit will be taking its headquarters to 1058 30th St. NW.

D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham Resigns
• November 25, 2020

Newsham, who has served as MPD chief since 2017, joined the department in 1989, moving up the ranks in various jobs, including that of commander of the Second District.