The City Tavern: Fascinating Past, Promising Future 
• November 6, 2023

By Hailey Wharram  The City Tavern Preservation Foundation hosted its Welcome Fall Neighbors Reception on Oct. 25. The tavern’s Bliss Room and adjoining terrace were abuzz with jovial chatter, hors […]

Georgetown Puts on a Spooky Halloween Show
• October 30, 2023

As Halloween draws nye, Georgetown does up the neighborhood in spooky splendor. We hope you enjoy this collection of creepy, scary, and eerie snapshots from the neighborhood. Photos by Robert […]

Highlights from the “New” National Museum of Women in the Arts
• October 26, 2023

[Sponsored Content]   The National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) is now open after a two-year, top-to-bottom renovation. The “new” NMWA features more gallery space, increased amenities, improved […]

Volta Park Fall Fest: Beautiful Day of Community Fun, Food
• October 23, 2023

Georgetowners, their families, neighbors and friends came out for a beautiful Saturday of carnival games, bounce houses, face painting, popcorn and more at the Friends of Volta Park’s Fall Festival […]

Blue Duck Tavern Showcases Farm-fresh Fall Menu 
• October 19, 2023

A chef’s table dinner at Blue Duck Tavern got the tastes of autumn off to a flying start on Oct. 5. Jean-Claude Plihon, the director of culinary and food & […]

Virginia Film Festival Announces 2023 Lineup 
• October 13, 2023

By Trish Foxwell   Entering its 36th year and scheduled for October 25-29, one of the nation’s most prestigious movie showcases, the Virginia Film Festival, associated with the University of Virginia, […]

At the Keegan: ‘The Team Room’ Honors Special Ops Warriors
• October 12, 2023

By Hailey Wharram “The Team Room,” a play written by Bill Raskin, follows a group of Green Berets in the moments immediately preceding and after the devastating events of Sept. […]

In Celebration of Our 69th Year, a Bit About Our Team 
• October 11, 2023

Sonya Bernhardt, publisher  This year I celebrated 25 years as publisher of The Georgetowner, as we now celebrate the newspaper’s 69th anniversary and Volume 70! First, a big thank you […]

Editorial: These Strikes Are Meant to Protect Human Creativity 
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Are you wondering where new seasons of your favorite TV shows are? Have you noticed reality TV has reigned supreme post-Labor Day?  In case you missed it, the Writers Guild […]

Editorial: Fairness in Local News  
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Ask yourself this question: how many journalists does Google hire? Earlier this year, a federal lawsuit was filed against Google. Newspapers which still give communities most local coverage, are having […]