Weekend Roundup, Sept. 21-24

September 21, 2023

Another weekend of fun is upon us! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the National Portrait Gallery, Vocal Arts DC kicks off their season, Theatre Week begins, and so much more. […]

Clergy Express Support for Homeless Nonprofit  

September 13, 2023

We, the clergy leaders of Georgetown congregations, support Georgetown Ministry Center (GMC) because it is the single most important resource for our neighbors experiencing homelessness in this community. GMC is […]

Georgetown Art All Night Returns Sept. 29 


The third annual Georgetown Art All Night makes the scene on Friday, Sept. 29. Georgetown will “come alive with a multitude of free, immersive experiences for the whole family to […]

Murder Suspect Escapes Police Custody at GWU Hospital, Still at-Large

September 7, 2023

“Wanted Escapee.” This alarming subject heading accompanied an AlertDC email via the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) yesterday Sept. 6 at 5:05 p.m. And the alert’s message helped local residents in […]

Georgetowner Realty Review: What Sold in August

September 5, 2023

It’s time for our Realty Review! On the first Monday of each month, we provide readers with all the data of homes sold in Georgetown from the previous month. In […]

The History and Architecture of Georgetown and Washington DC

August 16, 2023

Georgetown was founded in 1751, predating the establishment of the federal district by 40 years, and remained a separate municipality until 1871. Many of the country’s founding fathers met in […]

Delightful Prospect: La Bonne Vache to Open at Former Booeymonger 


Vibrant restaurant pros Claire and Ari Wilder (Chaplin’s, Kappo DC) are transforming the former Booeymonger space at 3265 Prospect St. NW, into an imaginative, French-accented wine bar/bistro, with a menu […]

Longtime Georgetowner Worth Bateman Dies

August 14, 2023

Worth Bateman, who lived on the west side of Georgetown with his wife, Grace, and their family since 1980, died peacefully on Aug. 6. He was 85-years-old and had cancer. […]

Georgetowner Realty Review: What Sold in July

August 7, 2023

It’s time for our Realty Review! On the first Monday of each month, we provide readers with all the data of homes sold in Georgetown from the previous month. In […]

A Tale of Two Cemeteries

July 18, 2023

Historian and Historic Preservationist Paul K. Williams rather unexpectedly became the Superintendent of two very different yet active cemeteries in Washington, DC during the past twelve years: Capitol Hill’s Congressional […]