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Press Releases
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22nd Annual Georgetown French Market Returns April 25 – 27
The springtime open-air market will feature sidewalk sales from 40+ small businesses, food, strolling performers, and music.
Georgetown BID Announces New Chief Executive Officer, Deborah Kerson Bilek
Bilek most recently served as ULI Washington’s Executive Director.
Georgetown BID Launches Search for Next CEO
The Georgetown BID’s current CEO & President, Joe Sternlieb, is stepping down in 2025 after 12 years in the role.
New ‘Georgetown Jingle’ Holiday Event to Feature 10 Outdoor Music Performances throughout Georgetown on December 7
Additional Merriment in Georgetown holiday programming to include a Swedish holiday market and St. Lucia candlelit procession, Georgetown Cookie Tour, self-guided cocktail crawl, holiday gift guides and more.
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.
Georgetown in the News
What everyone else is saying about DC’s oldest neighborhood.
Bisnow: Law Firm Relocating From Downtown To Washington Harbour
Groom Law Group has inked a lease at one of the city’s most iconic office properties on Georgetown’s waterfront.
Washington Post: The 20 Best New Restaurants in the DC Area
Georgetown’s Alara and Osteria Mozza are included!
The Washington Post: The 32 Best Things to Do in D.C. this Weekend and Next Week
Book Hill’s biggest shopping weekend returns with the Georgetown French Market.
NBC 4: What to Do in the DC Area this Week and Weekend, April 21-27
Don’t miss the 22nd annual Georgetown French Market.
Washingtonian: 28 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week and Weekend
The bustling Georgetown French Market is back this weekend with French-inspired sidewalk sales and deals from area boutiques, restaurants, galleries, and cafes.
Washingtonian: Here Are the Restaurant and Bar Industry Finalists for DC’s 2025 RAMMY Awards
Several Georgetown restaurants and restaurant employees are finalists this year.
