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Renovations Underway at Julia Child’s Georgetown Home
July 15, 2021
•He was looking for a run-down Georgetown property to renovate for a while. Then one day, Rory Veveers-Carter, a co-founder of the human resources company Jaba Talks, happened to notice an ad in […]
Our Next Issue: July 14
July 8, 2021
•Georgetown’s history is rich and varied, and what better way to see our way forward than by taking a look back? With the July 14 issue, we’ll be launching a […]
C&O Canal Boat Expected to Arrive July 8
June 3, 2021
•The reopening of Georgetown and the city continues apace, and things are speeding up. Already to the delight of passers-by at the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, Georgetown’s crown jewel, yes, […]
Graham Mansion Dispute Nearing End?
May 12, 2021
•The drawn-out dispute between neighbors over renovations to one of Georgetown’s most treasured historic mansions, formerly owned by the late Katharine Graham, publisher of the Washington Post, surfaced again at […]
Diamonds Are Forever
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A labor-of-love reno restored the luster of this 1931 gem The Manor House has always been a standout. Although not much is known about architect M.C. Nichols — not even his first name […]
May Day 50 Years Ago: The Largest Mass Arrest in U.S. History
May 3, 2021
•For many in Georgetown in 1971, the protests were right outside their doors, as traffic was snarled and streets trashed, with tear gas in the air.
New Apartments in Georgetown Bring Historic Flair
April 14, 2021
•There are three renovated properties in town on tree-lined streets at 3032 Q St. NW, 3012 Q St. NW and 3016 Dumbarton St. NW. All three buildings have been owned […]
Tudor Place Garden Party Moves to September
March 3, 2021
•Normally held in May, the Georgetown historic site’s gala has been scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 22, in accordance with health guidelines.
Georgetown’s Blues Alley: Another Pandemic Casualty?
February 18, 2021
•If owner Harry Schnipper is unable to renegotiate the club’s lease with Snyder Properties in the coming months, the world-famous club might close for good.
The Life of Georgetown From 1620 to 2020, Part 3
December 31, 2020
•As the nation has expanded and transformed, Georgetown has adapted to hardships and flourished. And in many fascinating ways, the city’s earlier experiences have paralleled our own.