News & Politics
The Man Behind the Bridge: Francis Scott Key
Living
Helping Out Our Dear Friend & Colleague
Arts
Remembering Esther Coopersmith
Arts & Society
Book Goes to the Dogs — and Vet’s Admirers
Performance
Onstage, Georgetown: Plays Are Blooming
Council Overturns Ad Tax
July 23, 2020
•The tax, strongly opposed by The Georgetowner and other area news media, would have deeply hurt local newspapers and small businesses.
Council Approves Tax Increases, Cuts to Police
July 13, 2020
•Against the mayor’s urging to hold off, the Council voted to raise an extra $63 million by increasing some business and other taxes, including a three-percent tax on all advertising.