Christmas Magic and ‘Believing’ at the Fairmont  
• December 11, 2024

Mayor Muriel Bowser kicked off the Christmas season and the 21st annual Christmas tree lighting festivities at the outdoor courtyard of the Fairmont Hotel of Georgetown on Dec. 3.  With […]

Mayor Bowser Declares, ‘Georgetown Is Hot!’
• December 2, 2024

By Christine Axsmith Mayor Muriel Bowser declared “Georgetown is hot!” at a crowded Shop Made in DC store at 1304 Wisconsin Ave. NW.  The event celebrated the first 10-year lease […]

Election Preparedness in Georgetown and the Rest of D.C.
• November 4, 2024

While parts of Washington, D.C. — the U.S. Capitol, White House and Naval Observatory —prepare for Election Day by erecting fencing and boarding up windows and doors, Georgetown is not […]

The Georgetowner’s 70th Anniversary Cover Stars: Image Energy & Portrait Power
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We can’t tell you how many times we’ve been asked: “When will I be on the cover of The Georgetowner?” It’s a good question.   For decades now, this newspaper has […]

Georgetown’s Summer Secret: 3 Free Public Swimming Pools Open Every Day
• May 28, 2024

It was a pleasantly warm 80 degrees late Monday afternoon on Memorial Day with a little breeze and some clouds overhead. The pool spackled turquoise with clean water at just […]

What Mayor’s Proposed Budget Means for Georgetown
• April 8, 2024

“It was the hardest budget I’ve had to put together yet,” Mayor Bowser told the D.C. Council on April 3 as she presented to the 2025 District budget detailing $21 […]

March 2024 Downtowner News
• March 13, 2024

Mayor’s RFK, Downtown Plans Advance   The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.4984 last week, which would allow the D.C. government to begin to redevelop the RFK Stadium site. Mayor […]

Prompting Community Involvement, Secure DC Bill Passes
• March 7, 2024

Community groups across the city urged their representatives to support the Secure DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2024. On Tuesday, the Council of the District of Columbia voted its approval. […]

Vote Yes to Secure DC Bill, Tell the Council, Show Up at Tomorrow’s Meeting
• March 4, 2024

Community groups across the city have urged their representatives to support the Secure DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2024. On Tuesday, the Council of the District of Columbia will vote […]

Brooke Pinto to Tell Latest on Crime Bill at Monday’s ANC Meeting
• February 29, 2024

An aggressive omnibus crime punishment bill, developed by Ward 2 Council member Brooke Pinto, is facing its second vote of approval on Tuesday, March 5. At 7 p.m. on Monday, […]