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General   •   March 18, 2020

Georgetown residents and businesses have started participating in a 'Friendly Wave' every evening at 6 pm during the recommended COVID-19 social distancing.

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General   •   March 9, 2020

Several businesses have partnered with Children’s National Hospital for their annual fundraising campaign to raise money for exceptional care and innovative research at this pediatric hospital.

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General   •   March 7, 2020

In this week's byGeorge blog, Monica shares why it's critical for students to see professionals of the same race and socio-economic background, and her ambitious DreamWakers goal for 2020.

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  •   March 6, 2020

The Associate Director at Georgetown's Shalom Baranes Associates shares how she's embraced the 'shocking' distinction.

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General   •   March 5, 2020

San Francisco-based Allbirds — known for its slip-on, sustainable, washable sneakers — has opened its first DC store in Georgetown at 3135 M St NW.

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General   •   March 5, 2020

L.A. Burdick Chocolates — the chocolatier known for its signature chocolate mice and penguins — is celebrating its Georgetown grand opening March 7.

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General   •   February 27, 2020

Our new FAQ page provides answers to the most common questions we receive about Georgetown, from shopping, to dining, transportation, events, and nightlife.

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General   •   February 27, 2020

Create a custom candle from start to finish during a one-hour interactive workshop at one of Georgetown’s newest businesses, Paddywax Candle Bar.

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General   •   February 21, 2020

In this week's byGeorge blog, the passionate entrepreneur shares how growing up in a small, Southern manufacturing town deeply influenced her career path, and the importance of giving DC's creative class an opportunity to make a living.

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byGeorge is a weekly blog produced by the Georgetown Business Improvement District (BID) that profiles the unique and diverse business owners, employees, office workers, residents, students, locals and tourists who shape DC’s oldest neighborhood.

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