NewsBytes
• January 13, 2026

 Human Remains Found at Volta Park  During the Department of Parks and Recreation’s renovation of the Volta Park baseball field, human bones were found, halting work there.  The park was formerly the Old Presbyterian Burying Ground, with 3,000 persons interred between 1802 and […]

Georgetown Holiday Events Preview 
• November 11, 2025

By Mia Pech and Kalyn Tippett   Santa Swaps His Sleigh for Donuts at Volta Park  On Saturday, Dec. 6, families can enjoy a morning filled with holiday spirit, sweet […]

Brooke Pinto Gives D.C. Update at Main Street Coffee
• October 16, 2025

Ward 2 Council member Brooke Pinto met with business owners and residents at the Oct. 9 Georgetown Main Street Coffee & Conversation at 1310 Kitchen & Bar. Pinto offered details […]

Art All Night Electrifies the Avenue
• September 15, 2025

Georgetown Art All Night returned to Wisconsin Avenue on Friday, Sept. 12 — and was an uplifting sight to see and be a part of. There were 16 showcase sites with […]

Georgetowner Publisher Talks of 30 Years in News Biz
• August 21, 2025

Sonya Bernhardt, publisher and owner of The Georgetowner, spoke at Georgetown Main Street’s monthly Coffee & Community at Kitchen & Bar 1310 on Aug. 14. Enjoying a light breakfast provided […]

Fête de la Musique Brings Live Music to the Streets of Georgetown 
• June 23, 2025

By Annabel Taylor  D.C., a city influenced by French urban planning and built by French architect Pierre Charles L’Enfant, shares more than just a layout with Paris. In 1982, France’s […]

Main Street Issues 8 Grants, Toasts Martin’s Tavern  
• April 7, 2025

Georgetown Main Street’s “State of the Street” annual meeting on April 2 at Fathom Gallery “was full and the energy was high,” said Executive Director Rachel Shank. “Everyone there is […]

The Women Who Run Georgetown
• March 31, 2025

In celebration of Women’s History Month, The Georgetowner is proud to recognize a few of the women community leaders who help make Georgetown such a special place. As a woman-founded […]

A Student ANC Commissioner Moves On 
• February 12, 2025

By Joe Massaua  I’ve learned a lot over my two years of service as a commissioner on Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2E. I’m grateful to my colleagues for their wisdom and […]

2025 Georgetown Main Street Small Business Grant Application is Now Open
• February 10, 2025

By Zoe Howard-Barr The 2025 Georgetown Main Street Small Business Grant Application is now open. Small businesses may apply for up to $5,000. GMS will fund eight or more applicants. […]