Last Day for La Jolie Bleue; Avocado Mattress to Open
• November 24, 2021

Out: La Jolie Bleue Closes Today We sadly report that today is the last day for La Jolie Bleue, the sweet and savory bakery at 1560 Wisconsin Ave. NW. The […]

Silver City: With Grands and Kids, Celebrating Thanksgiving Can Be Tricky
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Starting Wednesday, Nov. 24, and for the next five days or so, most everyone in the United States is about to navigate the most unique American holiday of all: Thanksgiving. […]

ANC2E Nov. 29: Sidewalk Extensions, Arrest Reports
• November 23, 2021

  The Georgetown-Burleith-Hillandale Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC 2E) will hold its December meeting, 6:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 29, virtually — via Zoom or a conference call. The following is the […]

Tech Tip: Are Your Smart Speakers Always Listening?
• November 22, 2021

Many people use smart speakers throughout their day-to-day lives, whether it’s as a personal assistant or to control their home entertainment system. However, one of the topics up for discussion […]

Intrepid Veterans to Row Across Atlantic Ocean for Charity
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Four veterans from different branches of the military – who call themselves “Foar from Home” — are rowing across the Atlantic Ocean to raise awareness for PTSD and the endemic […]

Mayor Mellows Mask Mandate
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Some call the new sometimes-off, sometimes-on District mask mandate ordered by Mayor Muriel Bowser beginning today Monday Nov. 22 a “dropping.” Others call it “on the way out.” Others call […]

Crime Report, Nov. 22: Mayor’s Anti-Violence Initiative; 2 GU Thefts
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From the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), here are the latest crime and police reports in or near Georgetown.  Nov. 22 – Mayor Bowser Announces Partnership to Combat Violence in the […]

Mapping Georgetown: The Passions of Preservation
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In this season of thankfulness, we’re so grateful to receive so many passionate recollections of our local history. Clearly, we’re not the only ones with a passion for preservation. Today, […]

Ward 2 to Expand Under Redistricting Plans
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The District’s Ward 2, of which Georgetown is a part, will expand its eastern boundaries to include all of the Shaw neighborhood, according to a D.C. Council report released last […]

Smithsonian Focuses on the Future with New Exhibit (photos)
• November 21, 2021

The Smithsonian’s Arts and Industries Building came back to life on Saturday Nov. 20 with “Futures,” an exhibition scheduled to run until July 6, 2022. It will be part of […]