Editorial: Honoring The Women of Georgetown 

March 8, 2023

Today, March 8, we honor International Women’s Day.   By presidential proclamation, the month of March is also designated every year as Women’s History Month. This time is set aside to […]

Georgetown Budget Proposals Might Not Fly


A month or two can make a big difference in transitional times like these, and impact even supposedly long-negotiated, thought-out, professionally analyzed budget maneuverings — even in a monolithic one-party, […]

Citizens Kick Off Black History Month at Holy Trinity

February 2, 2023

“Let us remember their names. Let us remember their lives,” said Bernard Cook from the pulpit of Holy Trinity Church on 36th Street in Georgetown on the first day of […]

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, […]

Halloween Weekend Round Up, Oct. 27 -31

October 27, 2022

Boo! Happy Halloween weekend! We have a huge amount of fun and spooky events for families, adults and even your dogs! Enjoy and stay safe. Saturday is Dia de los […]

Georgetown Canal to Be Drained Much Longer Than Anticipated, Through 2025

October 3, 2022

Disappointing news from the C&O Canal National Historic Park and Georgetown Heritage today: Georgetown’s section of the C&O Canal will be drained soon and remain potentially dry for as long […]

New C&O Canal Boat to Help Revitalize Georgetown   

June 15, 2022

Upon its April 28 christening to much fanfare – with Mayor Bowser presiding – Georgetown’s new C&O Canal Boat, the “Georgetown Heritage,” launched a new era of local historical and […]

Memorial Day Weekend Roundup, May 26 – May 30

May 26, 2022

This Monday, Memorial Day is a federal holiday in which we dedicate ourselves to honoring U.S. military personnel who died in service to our country. Many meaningful activities are available […]

All Aboard Our Heritage: Celebrating the Return of the Canal Boat

April 26, 2022

All Aboard Our Heritage: CELEBRATING THE RETURN OF THE CANAL BOAT! Thursday, April 28, 6:00-8:00 pm The Georgetown Heritage Board of Directors, and co-chairs Heather Muir Johnson and Brooke Stroud, […]

ANC Highlights: DPR, Canal Boat, 2900 M, Sports & Social

April 11, 2022

The Georgetown-Burleith Advisory Neighborhood Commission — ANC 2E — held its monthly meeting remotely on Monday, April 4. The following are selected highlights. Commissioners welcomed new Georgetown University student representatives: […]