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 Starts Phase 1 Opening May 29, Calls It ‘Stay at Home Light’

May 27, 2020

Starting tomorrow, outdoor seating will be allowed at restaurants and some retail shops will be open for pickup.

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 […]

GU Cuts Budget, Holds Virtual Graduations

May 14, 2020

Georgetown University President John DeGioia said in a May 12 statement that the university can expect a shortfall of $50 million before the fall semester begins.

Office of the Mayor: Coronavirus Data for May 12

May 13, 2020

(WASHINGTON, DC) – The District’s reported data for Tuesday, May 12, 2020, includes 99 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 6,584. The District […]

D.C. Opens COVID-19 Hospital at Convention Center

May 11, 2020

Set up on the lower level, used for food service and car shows in the past, the finished rooms are ready today for around 115 patients infected with the coronavirus, if need be.

Ward 2 Candidates Q&A, Part 2

May 6, 2020

The Georgetowner asked the candidates for the Ward 2 seat on the District Council: “What impending budget cuts do you favor?” Here are their responses …

News Bytes: Brassy 80th Birthday; COVID-19 & Car Meets Canal


Barry Freundel was freed after nearly five years’ imprisonment for voyeurism and Elizabeth Henriquez, who conspired to get her daughter into Georgetown University, was sentenced to seven months.

Blue Angels, Thunderbirds Fly Over D.C. for Health Care Workers (photos)

May 2, 2020

A total of 12 fighter jets, six of the Air Force’s F-16 C/D Fighting Falcons and six F-18 C/D Hornets, appeared over the Capitol building just before noon.

Ward 2 Candidates Q&A, Part 1

April 22, 2020

The Georgetowner asked the candidates for the Ward 2 seat on the District Council: “What impending budget cuts do you favor?” Here are their responses …