Georgetown Tobacco at 58: Founder David Berkebile Looks Back Gratefully
• March 14, 2022

Tomorrow, Georgetown Tobacco celebrates it 58th anniversary — pretty good for a business that might be seen as unique to another time and place. There’s the beauty and longevity of […]

Gin Dance Company Takes a ‘Look Beyond’ at Atlas Intersections (photos)
• March 12, 2022

The Gin Dance Company of Northern Virginia took the stage at the Intersections Festival at the Atlas Performing Arts Center in Washington, D.C., on March 5 with a program of […]

The Journey of Alla Rogers 
• March 9, 2022

With a war going on in Ukraine, it seemed frivolous to run a spring arts preview without recognizing the courage and culture of the Ukrainian people. We spoke to Georgetowner […]

Maroon on … Salad Dressing, Sophia, That Is
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The girl who grew up on P Street eating salads tossed with her mother’s homemade dressing never dreamed she would one day be selling it in bottles by the hundreds […]

Allister Chang’s Literacy Goals for the State Board of Education 
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One of Georgetown’s rising stars is Allister Chang, 31, Ward 2’s elected representative on the DC State Board of Education (DCSBOE). He was elected in November 2020 at a dramatic […]

The Importance of Arts Education 
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Nowadays, we hear a lot about the importance of a STEM — or Science, Technology, Engineering and Math — education. Some schools have added an “A” to this formula to […]

Downtowner News: Cherry Blossom Festival Returns, Smithsonian Opening Up
• March 7, 2022

Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom Announced with Festival on the Way  Mark your calendars — peak bloom is just 13 days away. Superintendent of the National Mall and Memorial Parks Jeff […]

Crime Report: Gun Arrest Near Ukrainian Embassy, Armed Robberies
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Lieutenant John Merzig of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) joined the March Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 2E meeting and provided a public safety update. MPD has increased its presence in […]

Tech Tip: Automation Most Small Businesses Can Use
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Automation is a great tool for businesses of all types, even smaller organizations with limited access to tools and resources. Through the use of time-saving automation solutions, even a small […]

Business Ins & Outs: Amazon Book Stores, L’Enfant Gallery
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Out: Amazon to Drop Book Stores Amazon will be closing all 68 of its physical bookstores, along with its pop-ups. The closure includes Amazon Books at 3040 M St. NW. […]