News Bytes
• November 11, 2025

 Old-Fashioned Fun at the Grand Old Ditch  The first-ever Canal Day gathered family and friends on a perfect Sunday, Oct. 19, to recognize one of Georgetown’s crown jewels — the […]

November News Bytes
• November 10, 2025

Old-Fashioned Fun at the Grand Old Ditch  The first-ever Canal Day gathered family and friends on a perfect Sunday, Oct. 19, to recognize one of Georgetown’s crown jewels — the […]

Canal Day: Good, Old-Fashioned Fun at the Grand Old Ditch
• October 23, 2025

The first-ever Canal Day gathered family and friends on a perfect Sunday, Oct. 19, to recognize one of Georgetown’s crown jewels — the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, an engineering marvel […]

Park After Dark
• September 15, 2025

This signature C&O Canal Trust event, held under the stars beside the canal, is the largest annual fundraising event in support of the C&O Canal National Historical Park. Guests will […]

National Park Service Announces Plans for Georgetown’s C&O Canal Repairs
• January 4, 2024

At long last, the National Park Service (NPS) has formally announced plans to drain and restore Georgetown’s portion of the landmark C&O Canal with a $12.7 million “investment” to “preserve […]

Boat House Apparel Anchors on Georgetown Towpath
• October 5, 2023

The Georgetown House, a quaint white-brick bungalow along the C&O Canal Towpath is home to Georgetown’s newest retailer, Boat House Apparel. Founders Laura Bjornstad and Samantha Ring are college best […]

Drought Conditions Lower Potomac, Keep Canal Boats Docked
• September 5, 2023

About five fewer inches of rain than normal for the region dropped this year, which has caused unusually low water levels. The Potomac River, specifically, supplies drinking water to millions […]

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 […]

At Long Last: Groundbreaking for Four Seasons Condos
• May 11, 2023

“It’s been 13 years,” said developer Richard Levy to a large gathering, next to the long-shuttered West Heating Plant on May 10, displaying a sense of true relief but noting […]

Georgetown Canal Boat Surprise: Public Rides Return May 5
• April 10, 2023

After disappointing news last October that the newly-christened Georgetown canal boat  – “The Georgetown Heritage” – might not be hosting tours again until 2025 due to extensive National Park Service […]