Social Scene: The 2025 Peachtree Ball

January 27, 2025

The Georgetowner attended the 2025 Peachtree Ball, part of Inauguration weekend, on Saturday, January 18 at Union Station. The event was Georgia’s premiere inaugural party that brought together hundreds of […]

Real Estate: Featured Property-3314 Volta Place NW


Family-owned real estate development Coba Properties worked with Georgetown architect Dale Overmyer to build two ground-up homes on what was an empty, overgrown lot at 3314 Volta Place NW. The […]

Classical Echoes in Oak Hill Cemetery

January 23, 2025

Sponsored Content Since its founding in 1849, Oak Hill has been the final resting place of the well-known and the well-heeled. This Georgetown cemetery was established on land contributed by […]

Editorial: Meta Pulls the Plug on Fact-Checking  

January 21, 2025

Last week, Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, announced that it would end its eight-year fact-checking partnership with independent American journalists to identify misinformation on its platforms.    […]

Social Scene: The Washington Winter Show Celebrates 70 Years

January 16, 2025

Founded in 1954, The Washington Winter Show, “The Washington Antiques Show,” celebrated 70 years at their annual event. The event is the second oldest charitable antiques show in the U.S. […]

Where to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Life and Legacy This Weekend


Celebrate and honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at these six events. MLK Shabbat: Visions of Freedom and Justice Friday, January 17 Enjoy a moving […]

Inauguration Specials in D.C.

January 15, 2025

Whether you’re celebrating or dreading Inauguration Day, here are five options to commemorate or commiserate with friends, family, or solo. Little Blackbird 3309 Connecticut Ave. NW Little Blackbird is running […]

Outlook 2025: Georgetown’s Community Leaders  Share What’s Ahead 


Georgetown University   We are looking towards a 2025 filled with continued improvement and community across our Washington, D.C., campuses. We continue to work to modernize our Hilltop Campus through the construction […]

Violent Crime Drops to Lowest Level in 20 Years

January 13, 2025

75 percent of Georgetown Crime Occurred in Business District Areas In 2024, Georgetown, defined by the Police Service Area (PSA) 206 boundary, had a total of 603 reported crimes. Of […]

December 2024 Realty Review

January 6, 2025

It’s time for our Realty Review! On the first Monday of each month, we provide readers with all the data of homes sold in Georgetown from the previous month. In […]