Press & Media
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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.
Washingtonian: A Charming Turkish-Mediterranean Restaurant Opens in a Hidden Georgetown Alley
The owner of Green Almond Pantry opens My Little Chamomile next door.
Fox 5: St. Patrick’s Day at Nick’s Riverside Grill in Georgetown!
Celebrate the holiday along the Georgetown waterfront.
Eater DC: A Gorgeous New Walk-In Only Option Hits Georgetown
The Bar at the River Club rolls out a new menu.
Eater DC: Months-Old Osteria Mozza Blasts Big Energy Back to Georgetown
The restaurant is developing a reputation as a “power lunch” spot for Washingtonians.
Washington Post: Alara Brings Late-Night Dining to Georgetown with a Menu of Mezze
Restaurant veteran Hakan Ilhan opens his fifth D.C. establishment, and it’s a beauty.
Urban Turf: EastBanc Files For Extension For New Georgetown Residential Development
Developer EastBanc has filed a one-year extension of its approved planned unit development to build a five-story, seven-unit building at 2715 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
