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Georgetown BID CEO & President Joe Sternlieb Stepping Down in 2025

September 20, 2024

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

May 30, 2024

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

March 28, 2024

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

November 2, 2023

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

October 5, 2023

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

March 30, 2023

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

October 10, 2024

Barnes & Noble returns to Georgetown this November.

Eater DC: Ina Garten’s Favorite Cheeseburger Is at This D.C. Spot

October 10, 2024

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

October 9, 2024

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

September 25, 2024

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

September 24, 2024

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

September 10, 2024

“All Is Won” will open this week at Yaddiya’s new pop-up gallery in Georgetown.

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