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Press Releases
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Georgetown BID CEO & President Joe Sternlieb Stepping Down in 2025
Sternlieb joined the Georgetown BID in 2012.
Georgetown to Host Fête De La Musique – World Music Day on June 21, Featuring 40+ Musical Acts at 25+ Locations
The Georgetown BID and the Embassy of France-Villa Albertine are partnering to bring the global celebration of music to the Georgetown commercial district and La Maison Française.
21st Annual Georgetown French Market Returns April 26 – 28
The springtime open-air market will feature sidewalk sales from 40+ small businesses, food, strolling performers, and music.
9th Edition of Georgetown GLOW Artists & Events Announced
Five works will be on display during the Georgetown BID’s free outdoor public light art experience; also to feature walking tours, a special shopping night, cocktail crawl and holiday night market, and more ‘Merriment in Georgetown’ programming.
GLOW Returns to Georgetown December 1 – January 7
The free, five-week seasonal celebration is back for its 9th edition, featuring public light art installations throughout the commercial district.
20th Annual Georgetown French Market Returns April 28 – 30
The springtime open-air market will feature sidewalk sales from 35+ small businesses, food, strolling performers, and music.
Georgetown in the News
What everyone else is saying about DC’s oldest neighborhood.
Washingtonian: 3 New Bookstores Coming to the DC Area
Barnes & Noble returns to Georgetown this November.
Eater DC: Ina Garten’s Favorite Cheeseburger Is at This D.C. Spot
The cookbook queen crowns one Georgetown burger as the all-time best.
Eater DC: Georgetown’s New Rimtang Showcases Two Generations of Family Thai Recipes
A high-end sushi chef pivots from raw fish to comforting dishes from his childhood in Bangkok and his mother’s birthplace in Isan.
WTOP: Chef José Andres to Open Luxury Hotel in this DC Neighborhood
D.C. chef and activist José Andrés’ restaurant group and real estate firm Thor Equities are partnering to open a new luxury hotel in Georgetown, coming in 2027.
Washington Business Journal: Longtime Georgetown BID CEO Joe Sternlieb Stepping Down
Joe Sternlieb is leaving the Georgetown Business Improvement District, more than a dozen years after he was tapped to replace Jim Bracco as CEO.
Washingtonian: Corey Ramon Gibson Brings His Contemplative Art Home to DC
“All Is Won” will open this week at Yaddiya’s new pop-up gallery in Georgetown.
