‘Final’ Jelleff Renovation Plans Revealed by DPR       

May 6, 2024

In the last three years there have been about a half dozen town hall, stakeholder or outreach meetings with D.C.’s Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) regarding the dynamic ever-changing […]

The Usual ANC Suspects: DDOT, Jelleff, Traffic   


How much is going on in Georgetown this spring? So much that it took an entire two-hour-plus Advisory Neighborhood Commission meeting on May 1 just to catch everyone up and […]

Business Ins & Outs: Barnes & Noble, Georgetown Veterinary, Marcel’s


M St. Barnes & Noble Restored, June 26 Gone from Georgetown since 2011, the United States’ largest bookstore chain will return to its original location at 3040 M St. NW, […]

Foxtrot’s Abrupt Closure May Be Illegal

April 25, 2024

Foxtrot, the high-end coffee shop and convenience store, suddenly announced midday April 23 that it was permanently closing all of its locations. Employees and customers were stunned by the abrupt closures […]

Longtime Q St. Resident, Dr. Cynthia Ray Putchat Dies

April 22, 2024

Dr. Cynthia Ray Putchat, 69, who practiced clinical psychology in Washington, D.C., for 39 years, died hours after the solar eclipse on April 9. Her death was announced by her […]

91st Georgetown House Tour Shows Off Unique Renovations, Designs


More than 1,800 persons toured eight select homes on Saturday, April 20, during the 91st Georgetown House Tour, organized by St. John’s Episcopal Church at 3240 O St. NW and […]

Georgetown Main Street Lauds Local Businesses


“Georgetown is thriving,” said Georgetown Main Street Executive Director Rachel Shank, who noted she’s been on the job for five years. Shank welcomed members and guests to Georgetown Main Street’s annual […]

Business Ins & Outs: M.M.LaFleur, Sézane, Wingo’s; Big Wheel Bikes


In: Sézane to Open May 3 The ladies are impressed. Sézane is set to open May 3 at 1211 Wisconsin Ave. NW in the former Tory Burch store. The French […]

Crime & Safety: River Death, Card Skimming, Sexual Assault

April 15, 2024

The following are selections from news reports and alerts from the Metropolitan Police Department on crimes and safety issues over the last two weeks. WUSA9 reported: “A woman has died […]

CAG Celebrates Block Captain Program; Community Reps Praise Organized Approach


The following report was provided, in part, by the Citizens Association of Georgetown. On April 11, the Citizens Association of Georgetown (CAG) hosted a volunteer appreciation event for its Block […]