We salute longtime residents and businesspersons who have given freely of their time, making our special neighborhood all the better for their dedication.
One day, we’ll look back and … wish we hadn’t. But, for now, here’s our highly idiosyncratic look at “What’s Out and What’s In” at the end of this exceptionally strange year.
In the Light, the Scourge of 2020 Rescinds In this worst year ever — at least in our lifetimes — we are straining to look beyond our holiday blues, to see past this pandemic and the record deaths (300,000) in America, to see a time when we will meet and freely embrace again. The new […]
Trump supporters gathered to contest the 2020 election results and back the president’s allegations that many ballots in several battleground states were invalid.
Anyone who was paying attention on Saturday, Nov. 7, heard and saw much of America rejoicing outside, on the sidewalks and on the streets, after the media call that proclaimed Joe Biden president-elect. For many in Georgetown and elsewhere, the joy was pure and contagious. Did you see it? Did you hear it? Did you […]
We used to roll our eyes at “every vote counts” or “peaceful transfer of power.” But now? Not so complacent anymore.
When Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Sept. 18, a flood of tributes and future promises rose among her many admirers. To visit the front of the Supreme Court those first days after the 87-year-old’s death was a proud, tearful inspiration for many. As America votes amid a pandemic — as well as a Senate […]
This newspaper just turned 66 years old — but is not ready to apply for Social Security. On Oct. 7, 1954, The Georgetowner was founded, appropriately enough on Wisconsin Avenue, in the household store known as Little Caledonia. Founder Ami Stewart bequeathed the little company to David Roffman, who was succeeded by present-day publisher Sonya […]
Here they are: The Georgetowner Editorial Board’s endorsements for President of the United States, District Council members and advisory neighborhood commissioners.
A slave owner, Francis Scott Key was conflicted about slavery. As D.C. attorney general, he prosecuted slaves, but also represented them in lawsuits to obtain their freedom.