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 […]

June Downtowner News Briefs    

June 14, 2023

 D.C. Council Passes Emergency Bill to Cap Rent Increases   Despite high inflation numbers, the D.C. Council passed an emergency bill earlier this month to stabilize rental housing in the city […]

Pick 2 for the District Council 

October 12, 2022

Ward 2 D.C. Council member Brooke Pinto — who represents Georgetown — is not up for re-election during this election cycle, but two of four At-large Council candidates will be […]

ANC 2E Elections: One Competitive Race   


The Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2E (ANC 2E) is a highly active quasi-governmental advisory group that covers Georgetown, Burleith and Hillandale. It meets monthly to update the community on District issues […]

Community Calendar: Nov. 10 to Dec. 8

November 10, 2021

Dumbarton United Methodist Church: Stained Glass History Tours, Nov. 14, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m, at 3133 Dumbarton St. NW.  Georgetown Celebrates the Arts — through Nov. 17. On Book Hill (Wisconsin Ave […]

Georgetown Public Library Will Hold Book Sale Nov. 6

October 14, 2021

A large collection of especially beautiful donated books in good condition will be offered at the Georgetown Public Library book sale on Saturday, Nov. 6 for around $2 a book, according to Georgetown Library Friends President Joe […]

Downtowner News: Franklin Park, Foo Fighters, Gun Violence, Women’s March

September 27, 2021

Franklin Park Reopens Franklin Park in Downtown D.C. has reopened with a children’s garden, renovated bathrooms and lots more. The park, a five acre space bound by I and K […]

Our Next Print Issue: June 16 

May 27, 2021

Happy summer! The next Georgetowner will appear June 16, and we’re looking forward to bringing you a major feature on digital nomads—those who travel the world while continuing to work—part of […]

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.