Smithsonian Craft Optimism Opens April 24

April 22, 2021

The Smithsonian Women’s Committee’s curated, climate-conscious makers’ market will be available online through May 1.

Earth Day Happenings: A Selection


Here are a few rewarding ways to spend Earth Day, April 22, organized by museums and others in Washington, D.C.

Local Universities Announce Vaccine Requirement for Fall Semester

April 19, 2021

Georgetown University will require both undergraduate and graduate students at the main campus, the medical center and the law school to be fully vaccinated.

Celebrating Smiles to Mark International Haiku Poetry Day, April 17

April 15, 2021

To spark some creativity in a rough time, here at The Georgetowner we decided to write some haikus about smiles (and masks), with images by the Beauty Team.

Black Girl Ventures Partners With Visa


The new program will build on the support Visa provides women-owned small businesses through its She’s Next program.

Setting Out for the Diamond State: Delaware

April 14, 2021

Approximately three hours from Washington, D.C., is a small yet mighty place, perfect for those seeking a weekend getaway. That place is Delaware — southern Delaware, to be exact. President […]

New Apartments in Georgetown Bring Historic Flair


There are three renovated properties in town on tree-lined streets at 3032 Q St. NW, 3012 Q St. NW and 3016 Dumbarton St. NW. All three buildings have been owned […]

50 Ways to Go Green


By Susan Bodiker, Christopher Jones and Kate Oczypok It’s not your imagination — the weather is more unpredictable. Our climate is changing. “There’s no Planet B” is the environmental movement’s […]

GU Launches Degree Program for Inmates

April 12, 2021

Georgetown University has begun offering a bachelor’s degree program to about two dozen individuals incarcerated at Patuxent Institution in Jessup, Maryland.

‘Glow’ Lights Up Georgetown Starting April 9

April 8, 2021

This year, there are two parts to “Glow.” The spring component will run through June 27 and the summer component from July 2 through Sept. 26.