The Georgetowner Endorses …
• October 24, 2018

At this time two years ago, we were opining about the main presidential contenders,offering the aside, “voters have never before been faced with a duo of candidates who carry more […]

One Swell Head
• October 10, 2018

This tribute to a Georgetowner staffer will be on the short side, because he didn’t write it. It’s not that he has a swelled head. Or maybe he does. The […]

Our Interesting Times
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These days, one is reminded almost daily of a phrase described long ago as a Chinese curse. That would be the one that goes something like: “May you live in […]

The Rush to 5G
• September 26, 2018

Washington, D.C., is becoming so smart — 5G network smart, that is. We are already well into the planning stages to support the next generation of 5-plus-gigabit networks, which are […]

Early Swimming Pool Closure Is All Wet
• September 12, 2018

Washington, D.C., has plenty to brag about as a great place to live and even to raise kids. One reason is the number of public swimming pools around the city. […]

Enough Already With Sidewalk Widening
• August 22, 2018

Some dogs won’t hunt, even after months or years of wanting them to. Georgetown is experiencing just such a dilemma. A good sounding project is proposed: “Why not widen the […]

A Rally and a Parade, Deflated
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Usually, when the District of Columbia is referenced in the national media, it comes from television reporters planted on the White House lawn or in front of the Supreme Court. […]

A Fund for Community Newspapers?
• August 8, 2018

It’s the dog days of summer and — while we’d love to be able to relax a bit and go rollin’ on the river with our pups — the news […]

Yes, Reading Is Fundamental
• July 25, 2018

With this issue focusing on books and reading, The Georgetowner asked non-profit RIF to explain its mission and work. Twenty-five million children in the United States can’t read proficiently, and […]

Rising Homeless Presence Requires New Focus
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With the warm weather, the tents of presumably homeless people are increasingly visible along the river walkways, in the new bikeways and under the freeways and bridges of Georgetown. Their […]