Crime: Saturday’s Mayhem; New Second District Commander; Mayor Takes Action
• November 20, 2023

Why must Georgetowners be alert at all times?  Two photos snapped by Georgetown resident and photographer for The Georgetowner, Bill Starrels, from this past Saturday evening help illustrate the rising […]

ANC Meeting Got Lively Late in the Evening  
• October 10, 2023

Two unusual occurrences considerably livened up an expectedly normal-business monthly meeting of the Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC 2E) on Oct. 2. They happened after 9 p.m. at that.    First, the […]

Georgetown Coalition for Public Spaces Petitions to Improve Streateries
• September 18, 2023

Where do you stand on Georgetown streateries?  A petition calling for “common-sense re-adjustments” to Georgetown’s streateries programs, launched by the Georgetown Coalition for Public Spaces (GCPS) and signed by former […]

News Bytes: Microbursts, GU’s Selective Admissions, GWU Lawsuit
• August 16, 2023

Microbursts Hit Washington   A series of microbursts hit D.C. late last month, causing extensive damage around the city. A microburst occurs when a thunderstorm’s updraft collapses, sending air rushing down […]

ANC2E: Cannabis, Vandalism, Fire, Traffic Study, TJ St. Project                                 
• July 6, 2023

The Georgetown-Burleith-Hillandale Advisory Neighborhood Commission’s June 29 meeting for July started with a grateful goodbye to ANC2E Chair Elizabeth Miller. Her family’s downsizing move from Q Street to O Street […]

Fire at Ristorante Piccolo Shuts Down 31st and M St.
• June 29, 2023

[This story was updated July 11.] D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to a fire at Ristorante Piccolo at 1068 31st St. NW, shutting down the street as well […]

Conversions Planned on Thomas Jefferson St.; Neighbors Concerned
• June 26, 2023

A 300-unit conversion has been planned for two Georgetown office buildings, located on the southern end of Georgetown, near the waterfront. An affiliate of Potomac Investment Trust has plans to […]

Blue Skies, Good News at Georgetown Village Gala
• June 15, 2023

The cool rains of a mild late spring morning turned into sunny breezes and blue skies, perfect for the outdoor annual gala of Georgetown Village June 14 on the terrace […]

Sidewalk Widening Plans, Concerns in Georgetown
• July 13, 2020

Can Georgetown’s brick sidewalks accommodate socially distanced diners, lines of customers, curbside pickups and drop-offs, sidewalk sales and pedestrians?

Bill Starrels, Former Commissioner, Found Not Guilty of Threats
• December 16, 2019

Starrels had been charged with a misdemeanor, one count of “attempted threats to do bodily harm,” based on a confrontation that took place on May 24.