Evans to Run for Council Chair Against Mendelson

January 29, 2026

Former Ward 2 Council member Jack Evans announced this week that he will seek the Democratic nomination for District Council Chair — pitting him against former colleague and incumbent Chair […]

Opinion: 50 Years of Home Rule  

December 11, 2024

 This year marks the 50th anniversary of the District of Columbia’s Home Rule Act — a milestone for the residents of Washington, D.C., who fought for the right to self-governance […]

The Anchor Fund Celebrates 10 Years

November 12, 2024

The Anchor Fund, a nonprofit that provides emergency funding to survivors of domestic abuse, celebrated its 10th anniversary on Oc. 17 at the Fathom Gallery in Georgetown. Working with partner organizations throughout the […]

Patrons’ Party Attracts the Best of Georgetown

April 18, 2024

As usual, it was the place to be: the annual Patrons’ Party for the Georgetown House Tour. The April 17 party at Dumbarton House would have made first lady Dolley […]

Editorial: Take a Breath and Honor Our Planet  

April 10, 2024

With all the happy chaos that spring can bring, sometimes Earth Day can fly by in the blink of an eye. We encourage you to stop, take a breath and […]

Real Estate: What to Know About the Recent Commissions Settlement

March 25, 2024

A revolutionary new settlement was reached by The National Association of Realtors that will affect realtors, buyers and sellers. Here is everything you need to know. We will dive into […]

Real Estate: C. Boyden Gray House Hits Market


The historic property at 1534 28th St. NW has stood for over 100 years as the Robert Dodge House, named for a prominent Georgetown family. Dodge was a merchant and […]

Editorial & Opinion: Time to Think of Creative Solutions to Prevent Homicide

January 10, 2024

As the new year rolled in, readers of the Washington Post were greeted by this front-page story: “2023 Was District’s Deadliest Year in More Than Two Decades: The City Recorded […]

Weekend Roundup, Dec. 14 – 17

December 14, 2023

Can you believe it? Christmas will be here next weekend. Hanukkah ends Friday. Kwanzaa starts Dec. 26. Basically, the holiday season is flying by! Here are some ideas for what […]

The Georgetowner’s 2023 Holiday Theater Guide

November 8, 2023

LAST CHANCE THIS MONTH …   You can put on the Ritz with Dr. Frankenstein (“It’s pronounced Franken-STEEN!”) and his monster, but not for long. The Little Theatre of Alexandria’s production […]