Robert Devaney

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Rammys Celebrate ‘Talent, Resilience’ and Good Food

1 week 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

2 weeks 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

2 weeks 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

2 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

4 weeks 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.
Business Ins & Outs: Citibank, My Little Chamomile, J. Crew, Alfie’s

1 month ago | georgetowner.com | Robert Devaney

The Georgetown Citibank Center at 1258 Wisconsin Ave. NW is set for a soft opening on March 26, followed by a grand opening in May. The New York-based bank now occupies the Greek Revival building, built in 1851, once known as Forrest Hall, where community gatherings occurred for decades. (Mark Twain gave lectures there.) Formerly housing a Gap store, the historic building sits next to Martin’s Tavern. Citi’s flagship, state-of-the-art two-story branch is totally 21st century, however.
Iconic Furniture Designer and Maker Thomas Moser Dies at Age 90

1 month ago | georgetowner.com | Robert Devaney

Last week, the Moser family reported that “it is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Thomas Francis Moser, who died peacefully at his home on the coast of Maine, on March 5, at the age of 90.”There has been a Thos. Moser Showroom in Georgetown for many years. The following obituary was provided by the family. Tom was, above all, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Jack Evans Gets Another D.C. Job

1 month ago | georgetowner.com | Robert Devaney

Former Ward 2 Council member Jack Evans got another job in the D.C. government — this time, it’s as a housing and development project manager for the Department of Housing and Community Development. With his financial talents and years of experience on the Council, the job looks like a pretty good fit for the Georgetown resident, who told The Georgetowner the he could not comment on his new position and referred the newspaper to the D.C. Housing Department.