Georgetown Main Street’s ‘Coffee & Community’ to Boost Business Vibrancy
• January 19, 2023

“To build a stronger Georgetown community with our neighbors and among small businesses,” was a primary new year’s objective for Georgetown Main Street (GMS) at the turn of 2023. So, […]

Calvin Cafritz (1931-2023) 
• January 17, 2023

Calvin Cafritz, the eldest son of real estate developer Morris Cafritz, died last week at the age of 91. Cafritz’s passing was confirmed by the charitable organization named after Morris […]

Top 8 Town Topics of 2022: Canal Boat, Ukraine, Jelleff, Crime
• December 27, 2022

It was the year of “Getting Back to Normal” in Georgetown after almost two years of lock-down, masks on, vaccine checks and restricted events. In this environment, big things happened, […]

Citizens Tap Sawyer as Executive Director
• December 7, 2022

The Citizens Association of Georgetown has a new executive director — Brittany Sawyer, 40, who lives in Georgetown and has volunteered with CAG since 2017, previously co-chairing the Development Committee. […]

ANC Notes, Dec. 2022: Hotel Construction on M St., Transformer Statues, New Commissioners
• December 5, 2022

For their final meeting for the year, ANC 2E met virtually on Tuesday evening, Nov. 29 with Chair Rick Murphy (2E03) in a thankful, gracious mood chairing his final ANC […]

Citizens Association of Georgetown Holds Public Health Town Hall 
• November 7, 2022

Trash and rodents. They’re a never-ending topic in Georgetown (that The Georgetowner has covered for years) and was once again the subject of a town hall meeting sponsored by the […]

Not Just Kids Only: Halloween Costumes, Magic, Roller Skating at Jelleff
• October 31, 2022

There were close to 100 children, their parents and a number of pet dogs, variously dressed as skeletons, super heroes, pumpkins, princesses and bats (one of the dogs) on Saturday, […]

In Support of Ukraine, Citizens’ Night to Unite Also Delights
• October 24, 2022

While its deeper purpose was deadly serious — helping Ukraine in its war against the Russian aggressors — the Night to Unite by the Citizens Association of Georgetown brought neighbors […]

Friends of Jelleff Rec. Center Announce Renovation, Halloween Party Plans
• October 12, 2022

Big plans are afoot at the Jelleff Recreation Center at 3265 S St. NW. “The District finally has contracted with the DRL Architects Group to design the construction plans for the $37 million […]

Fall Gala Guide: Must-Attend Events and Balls
• October 6, 2022

Fall gala season is upon us! Here are the must-attend events, balls and galas from now into early November.  October 2022 Saturday, Oct. 8    The 68th Annual Virginia Fall Races   Gates open at […]