Robert Devaney

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Business Ins & Outs: Trump Club, Executive Branch; Ike Behar; Yala Ice Cream; Swarovski

1 week ago | georgetowner.com | Robert Devaney

It’s the talk of the town … for some. Donald Trump Jr. is opening an exclusive new club named “Executive Branch” in Georgetown, but no one knows its location, for sure. However, DC Eater is reporting that the club will open in the former Clubhouse, located on the lower level of Georgetown Park, near the park garage entrance, at 1070 Wisconsin Ave. NW.
Citizens Tout Vital Role, Hear From Mayor, Applaud Awardees | The Georgetowner

1 week ago | georgetowner.com | Robert Devaney

The Citizens Association of Georgetown held its annual meeting at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts on April 29 — which is Duke’s birthday, who was born in Washington, D.C., in 1899. CAG President Amy Titus and Executive Director Brittany Sawyer greeted the hundreds in the school auditorium. Titus happily outlined the association’s “The Citizens Association of Georgetown, Washington’s oldest civic group, is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in residential Georgetown.
Business Ins & Outs: Staud, On Running, Springbone

3 weeks ago | georgetowner.com | Robert Devaney

Women’s clothing store Staud opened at 3025 M St. NW, formerly the place for Outdoor Voices. Did someone write, “Using shopping as a method of healing”? Another added: “The beaded bags omg.” We get it. Cofounded by Sarah Staudinger in 2015, the celebrity brand has a serious following and interesting connections. Staudinger’s mother is a fashion designer, her godmother is Cher and her brother-in-law is Rahm Emmanuel. The footwear company, On Running, is heading to 1211 Wisconsin Ave.
Rammys Celebrate ‘Talent, Resilience’ and Good Food

4 weeks ago | georgetowner.com | Robert Devaney

The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington has announced its list of finalists for the 43rd Annual Rammy Awards and Gala to be held Aug. 3 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Georgetown gets some love for Yellow, Cut by Wolfgang Puck, Stephen Starr as well as Matt Conroy and Isabel Coss of Lutèce and Pascual.
April Newsbytes | The Georgetowner

1 month ago | georgetowner.com | Robert Devaney

Four Seasons Residences Top OutNeighbors may have seen the construction of the Four Seasons Private Residences at 1051 29th St. NW moving right along these days. In fact, the builders held a topping-out ceremony last month. Groundbreaking was in May of 2023.
Georgetown Keeps Attracting VIPs: Kennedy, Bessent, Schmidt

1 month ago | georgetowner.com | Robert Devaney

We’ve been playing this game since the election and inauguration: which Trump administration cabinet member or appointee is landing where? Many news sites have been writing about who bought where. And the latest news item: Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., is buying a house on the east side of Georgetown. Of course, the usual neighborhoods are listed: Georgetown, Foxhall, Kalorama, Massachusetts Avenue Heights and McLean.
Main Street Issues 8 Grants, Toasts Martin’s Tavern  | The Georgetowner

1 month ago | georgetowner.com | Robert Devaney

Georgetown Main Street’s “State of the Street” annual meeting on April 2 at Fathom Gallery “was full and the energy was high,” said Executive Director Rachel Shank. “Everyone there is invested in the success of the Georgetown neighborhood. There’s a real spirit of camaraderie and collaboration at GMS gatherings,” she added. Ward 2 Council member Brooke Pinto spoke about her commitment to small businesses and safety.
Ireland Funds Salutes for Congressmen and Commanders

1 month ago | georgetowner.com | Robert Devaney

The Ireland Funds, a global philanthropic network which supports the work of hundreds of nonprofit organizations each year across the island of Ireland, hosted its 33rd National Gala at the National Building Museum on March 13. Congressman Brendan Boyle, Congressman David Joyce and Washington Commanders Head Coach Dan Quinn were honored. Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD addressed those gathered as part of his St. Patrick’s Day visit to the United States.
How Bowser Is Dealing With Trump

1 month ago | georgetowner.com | Robert Devaney

“I am pleased that President Trump supports the House immediately passing the D.C. funding fix, as passed by the Senate, and I look forward to the House’s swift action,” wrote Mayor Muriel Bowser last week. “And with this fix, I look forward to sending a balanced and certified budget to the Council focused on our schools, a clean and safe D.C., and a robust growth agenda,” added.
Rick Hindin, Co-founder of Britches of Georgetowne, GBA Dies at 82

1 month ago | georgetowner.com | Robert Devaney

Britches of Georgetowne co-founder Richard Hindin — known around Washington, D.C., for the iconic Georgetown clothing store as well as for Adworks, Chicken Out Rotisserie, Hinsilblon Laboratories and the causal Britches Great Outdoors — died March 23 at his Bethesda home at the age of 82. A D.C. native, the alum of George Washington University and Coolidge High School was also involved in his community and helped to establish the Georgetown Business Association in 1976.