Georgetowners of the Year 2024   
• December 11, 2024

The naming of Georgetowners of the Year has been a tradition of The Georgetowner newspaper for decades. Devoted and influential members of the neighborhood have received this distinction, such as […]

Weekend Roundup, October 17-20
• October 16, 2024

As we work our way through October, this weekend includes lots of fall-centric events. There’s a fall market in Georgetown, the Oak Hill Cemetery Gala is Friday and Mount Vernon […]

Lesser-Known Notables of Oak Hill Cemetery Walking Tour
• September 19, 2024

You can’t let October go by without walking through at least one beautiful graveyard. The Oak Hill Cemetery in Georgetown dates back to 1848, when the land was purchased by […]

May 2024 News Bytes
• May 8, 2024

Architects Walk   The Citizens Association of Georgetown held its second annual Architects Walk Through Georgetown on April 6. The sell-out event was attended by approximately 100 CAG members. Seven leading […]

Kitty Kelley Book Club: You Can Rest in Peace in Georgetown, If You Can Afford It   
• April 10, 2024

If you live in Georgetown, you can sin and be saved in the same zip code. Bars and bistros border the 12 square blocks of this historic area, which also […]

Weekend Roundup, Oct. 19 – 22
• October 19, 2023

Another busy autumn weekend awaits! We’re welcoming back The National Museum of Women in the Arts, Volta Park’s Fall Festival and Mount Vernon’s Fall Festivals are Saturday, Oak Hill Cemetery […]

Mapping Georgetown: A Walking Mindfulness Guide
• October 2, 2023

  Is there stillness in your life? Contemplation? Are the roses smelling sweet? Is there ever enough mindfulness? In case you haven’t noticed, Kripalu Certified Outdoor Mindfulness Guide, Susan West […]

News Bytes: Microbursts, GU’s Selective Admissions, GWU Lawsuit
• August 16, 2023

Microbursts Hit Washington   A series of microbursts hit D.C. late last month, causing extensive damage around the city. A microburst occurs when a thunderstorm’s updraft collapses, sending air rushing down […]

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 […]

Weekend Roundup, July 6 – 9
• July 6, 2023

If you’re still in weekend mode after the holiday weekend last week, we’ve got you covered. Enjoy events this weekend like Alicia Keys in concert, the Rammy Awards, “1776” at the Kennedy […]