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.

My Georgetown: Madeleine Albright

May 20, 2020

Georgetown has long been home to many public figures. But for all their fame, or notoriety, they all have one thing in common: Georgetown is home, the place they brush […]

D.C.’s Fiscal 2021 Budget Rosier Than Expected

May 18, 2020

While pay increases and new positions have been largely canceled or postponed for the next four years, only some 14 layoffs and no furloughs of D.C. employees are expected.

COVID-19 Infections Down at D.C. Jail as Lawsuit Continues


The inmates had claimed that the Department of Corrections was recklessly endangering prisoners’ health by not taking preventive measures to avoid infection.

Partial Reopening for Art, Toy and Book Shops


Under D.C.’s Educational and Academic Retail Shops (EARS) pilot program, certain nonessential businesses can get waivers to offer pickup and curbside service through June 8.

D.C. Extends Stay-at-Home Order Through June 8

May 14, 2020

Nonessential businesses remain closed, students will continue to learn at home and gatherings of more than 10 individuals not of the same household are still prohibited.

A Tip of the Hat to Proper Topper

May 6, 2020

After store closures, store openings and a current chemotherapy regime, Anna Fuhrman is still propping and topping — no small feat in the turbulent world of COVID-19 retail.