Jimmy Carter Dies at 100
• December 29, 2024

“Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States and winner of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, died peacefully Sunday, Dec. 29, at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his […]

Weekend Roundup, Dec. 26-29
• December 19, 2024

The time in between the holidays and celebrating the New Year can seem like a blur. Whether you’re spending the time solo or have family in town, there are plenty […]

New Folger Director: ‘Theater Is Political’
• December 16, 2024

In 2015, Sunny Sumter of the DC Jazz Festival sang “Better Than Anything” for Cultural Leadership Breakfast attendees. Three years later, Chamber Dance Project’s Diane Coburn Bruning demonstrated choreography on […]

Notes from The Underground—Dupont, That Is
• December 11, 2024

“We are both architects,” says Lucrecia Laudi, who co-founded Dupont Underground in 2005 with her husband, Julian Hunt. “But we come from different worlds.”  Laudi grew up in the Argentine […]

Georgetowners of the Year 2024   
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The naming of Georgetowners of the Year has been a tradition of The Georgetowner newspaper for decades. Devoted and influential members of the neighborhood have received this distinction, such as […]

Artful Rx: Annemarie Ryan’s ‘Shining Through’ at MedStar GUH
• December 9, 2024

Artist Annemarie Ryan has donated 16 paintings of the series entitled “Shining Through” to the Verstandig Pavillon at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital. A Dec. 5 reception for the exhibit brought together […]

Business Ins & Outs: Tesla Is On; Wawa Is Off
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In: Tesla Electrifies M St.  The nation’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer opened a 4,500-square-foot showroom at 3307 M St. NW, having relocated from CityCenterDC. Tesla moved — curiously enough — […]

Business Ins & Outs: Tilley’s, Alara, Lululemon
• December 2, 2024

In: Tilley’s Pet Supplies Tilley’s Pet Supplies, owned by Drew and Megan Robitaille, opened a second location in Georgetown at 3216 O St. NW on Nov. 26. Named after one […]

Georgetown President John DeGioia Steps Down after 23 Years of Service
• November 25, 2024

Georgetown University’s long-time president John DeGioia announced on Nov. 21 that he would be stepping down from his role and transitioning to the status of President Emeritus. After 23 years […]

City Tavern Sold for $8.5 Million to Cecchi Group
• November 18, 2024

New Owner Intends to Use the Property as an Iconic Event Venue  On Nov. 15, the Board of Governors of the City Tavern Association, the governing overseers of the City […]