McCourt Donates Another $100 Million to GU

April 5, 2021

Half of the new gift from Frank H. McCourt Jr. will underwrite financial aid and scholarships and half will be invested in research and faculty at his namesake school of public policy.

D.C. to Loosen COVID Restrictions May 1


Here is a rundown of activities that will be allowed to reopen or dial up in the District beginning on May 1, according to Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Health.

Artist, Stylist Robert Novel Dies

April 1, 2021

O Salon, the popular salon that has been part of the Georgetown neighborhood for decades, has lost one of its greats. Robert Novel, who was a partner at the salon […]

Rose Park Pathway Reconstruction to Start

March 29, 2021

The pathway, between M and P Streets NW, will be closed on or about March 31, depending on weather, according to the District Department of Transportation.

Georgetown University to Fully Open This Fall


There are plans for a gradual return this summer, which DeGioia hopes will lead to the eventual restoration of regular on-campus life.

Pinto Seeks $14 Million for Gondola


Ward 2 Council member Brooke Pinto requested $12 million to purchase the site for the proposed terminal and $2 million to complete an environmental impact study.

Cherry Blossoms Peak Early at Tidal Basin (photos)


Due to a stretch of unseasonably warm temperatures, the cherry blossoms along the Tidal Basin have achieved peak bloom several days earlier than expected.

Ins & Outs: Down Dog Yoga Reopens Friday


On their way to Georgetown: Greenheart Juice Shop and Green Almond Pantry. And this fall may see the Glover Park Whole Foods reborn.

Tech Tip: If You’ve Ever Said This, You’re Asking to Be Hacked


Half of all cyberattacks are aimed at small businesses BECAUSE they make themselves low-hanging fruit, with sloppy or nonexistent security protocols.

ANC2E Tuesday: Zoning, Sidewalks, Jelleff, Heating Plant Condos

March 27, 2021

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