Beautiful Fundraiser for La Jolie Bleue
• March 3, 2022

Many Georgetowners may remember La Jolie Bleue, the Mediterranean bakery on Wisconsin Ave. Unfortunately, the eatery, like many others, fell to the pandemic last year. The shop had grown steadily, […]

Georgetown Golden Girl, Joy Lane Blair: 1935-2022
• January 12, 2022

Joy Lane Blair, who died on Jan. 5, was born on July 2, 1935 in Jackson, Tennessee, to Larry and Mabel Lane. The oldest of five children, Joy started working […]

Spirit of Georgetown Gathers Residents, Salutes Tompkins  
• October 7, 2021

A major fundraiser for the Georgetown Ministry Center, the Spirit of Georgetown 2021 award went to Elena Tompkins and was held at the Washington Harbour home of Alan and Nancy […]

Feed the Fight’s Elena Tompkins to Receive Georgetown Ministry Center Award  
• September 16, 2021

Georgetown resident Elena Tompkins could never have predicted that her idea to provide healthcare workers with donated meals from area restaurants during the pandemic would benefit not only these two […]

As Cold Weather Hits, More Help for Unsheltered
• November 11, 2020

Georgetown Ministry Center, dedicated to “ending homelessness one person at a time,” is responding with new leadership and expanded programs.

The Georgetowner’s Next Print Issue: Nov. 11
• November 5, 2020

We’ll highlight the coolest gifts and ideas Georgetown has to offer, and share tips on entertaining at a distance and keeping the holiday spirit alive — even in the age of COVID.

Weekly Arts Round Up, October 1, 2020
• October 1, 2020

Taste and Shop Georgetown kicks off on Oct. 5. Also coming up in the nabe: the Blessing of the Animals at St. John’s and fall classes at Hinckley Pottery.

ANC Tuesday: Lutheran Church, Rose Park, Jelleff, Ginkgo Project
• September 27, 2020

On the agenda: Consideration of a Resolution Supporting Georgetown Lutheran Church’s Grant Application to the D.C. Preservation League.

Homelessness: A Growing Neighborhood Concern
• September 3, 2020

Positive developments regarding the issue of homelessness include the reopening of Georgetown Ministry Center, which is offering “modified window services.”

Masks: The New Must-Have Accessory
• April 20, 2020

For every mask you buy from Ike Behar — they cost $10 apiece — this not-for-profit initiative gives a second one to a local charity: in D.C., Georgetown Ministry Center.