New High School, Literacy Program News Popping in Georgetown

May 12, 2022

Breaking news about a new high school for Georgetown students on MacArthur Boulevard to open August 2023, and a new District training program to train teachers in the latest “how […]

Citizens’ Annual Meeting: Bowser Q&A, Members Honored 

May 11, 2022

A vigorous annual meeting of the Citizens Association of Georgetown at Dumbarton House on May 3 featured a good hour-long earnest face-to-face town-meeting-style Q&A with Mayor Muriel Bowser and another […]

ANC 2E Highlights: Smoke Shop Raid; Starr Restaurant Due Late 2023 


The Georgetown-Burleith Advisory Neighborhood Commission — ANC 2E — held its monthly meeting remotely on Monday, May 2. The following are selected highlights.   Police Update    Metropolitan Police Department representative, Sgt. […]

News Bytes: Jack Evans, Canal Boat, Heating Plant


Canal Boat Christened; Tours Begin  The C&O Canal boat was officially launched April 28, and public tours have begun. The new 80-foot-long boat was christened by Mayor Muriel Bowser (who […]

What’s the Latest on Streateries and Sidewalks? 

May 10, 2022

As the warmth of spring returns, many Georgetowners are emerging from hibernation to window shop along bustling sidewalks and enjoy outdoor dining. So, what’s the latest news on the streateries […]

7-Eleven on P St. to Close May 15  

May 9, 2022

Well, there’s no thank you heaven, and soon there’ll be no 7-Eleven in Georgetown. The 7-Eleven convenience store at 2617 P St. NW — a favorite of residents, visitors and […]

Alexander Julian at Everard’s on May 13  


On Friday, you have the chance to meet an American fashion icon. Alexander Julian will be at Everard’s Clothing for a trunk show, introducing his newest signature label, “Alexander Julian […]

Lindner, Clawson Announce ANC Candidacy

May 5, 2022

With the official news on Monday that commissioners Jenny Mitchell, Rick Murphy and Lisa Palmer will not run for re-election, two candidates have come forth to run for a seat […]

‘Scary Time to be a Woman’: Demonstrators at Supreme Court (photos)

May 4, 2022

A large gathering of pro-choice activists descended upon the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., from dawn to dusk on Tuesday, May 3, following a prior day’s leaked memo revealing […]

New Canal Boat Christened in Joyous Ceremony 

May 2, 2022

Georgetown’s brand new 80-footlong, historically correct Canal Boat was officially launched Thursday, April 28, at the C&O Canal’s reconstructed and filled Lock 3 with joyous pomp and ceremony. There were […]