Community Christmas Tree Lit at Book Hill Park

December 7, 2023

Under the leadership of Georgetown Main Street — the nonprofit that helps small businesses along the Wisconsin Avenue commercial corridor — Georgetown now boasts its own community Christmas tree, after […]

News Bytes : CAG’s New Board, MedStar’s New Pavilion, and GU’s New Bulldog

December 4, 2023

The Citizens Association of Georgetown Announces New Leadership   CAG has announced new board directors and an office manager. Tara Sakraida Parker will remain president and Brittany Sawyer will stay executive […]

Georgetown Main Street Brings Back Christmas Tree

November 27, 2023

“Georgetown’s first community Christmas tree has arrived!” Rachel Shank, executive director of Georgetown Main Street, told The Georgetowner on Nov. 27. “Georgetown’s small business community has long dreamt of a […]

Celebrating 100 Years of The National Christmas Tree, Coolidge’s Gift to the Country

November 8, 2023

As we celebrate 100 years of The National Christmas Tree, here are some noteworthy dates throughout its rich history:  1923  President Calvin Coolidge and his wife, First Lady Grace Coolidge, […]

Christmastime in the Nation’s Capital (photos)

December 24, 2018

Photographer Jeff Malet has created a festive gallery of holiday-season images from around Washington, D.C.