Mapping Georgetown: Interfaith Understanding of the Sukkah

September 24, 2021

Did you know Kesher Israel is the only historic orthodox synagogue in its original location in the District of Columbia? And they’re proud to be Georgetown’s synagogue. We had the […]

Citizens’ Welcome Back Picnic Delights the Kids and Parents

September 20, 2021

Rose Park at 26th and O streets on a late Sunday afternoon was filled with summer fun thanks to the Welcome Back Georgetown Picnic put on by the Citizens Association […]

Mapping Georgetown: Recollections of a Georgetown Alleyway

August 23, 2021

What is it about an alley? The common intrigue of this urban passageway sets our stage for today. We recently received this charming personal account for our Mapping Georgetown project from […]

Coming Up in Our April 14 Issue …

April 8, 2021

In The Georgetowner’s next print issue, you can read up on the global and local impact of climate change and learn what you can do to live more sustainably.

Rose Park Hit With QAnon-Tweaking Easter Prank


An activist group’s version of the Easter bunny was busy the night before Easter Sunday hiding more than 3,000 eggs around D.C.

ANC Monday: Speed Limit, Farmers Market, Gateway Project

February 1, 2021

On tonight’s agenda: Consideration of a Resolution Regarding a Proposed Speed Limit Change in Georgetown’s Commercial District.

Rose Park Is Buzzing With Activity

January 14, 2021

The big news is: after three months of excavation, construction and reconstruction, pallets of sod are being laid on the north park acreage for a ball field and park along P Street. 

The Life of Georgetown From 1620 to 2020, Part 3

December 31, 2020

As the nation has expanded and transformed, Georgetown has adapted to hardships and flourished. And in many fascinating ways, the city’s earlier experiences have paralleled our own.

ANC 2E Contests Offer Neighborhood Perspectives

October 14, 2020

Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2E is like the city council of Georgetown, Burleith and Hillandale. Eight elected commissioners, representing designated sections of the area, meet monthly, providing a forum for community […]

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.