Duke Ellington School Fight for Autonomy Heats Up            

December 19, 2022

Ever since the old Western High School at 35th and R Streets NW was transformed physically and curriculum-wise two decades ago into the current palatial $178.5 million Duke Ellington School […]

‘Spirit in the Dark’: Uplifting Journey at African American History Museum

December 15, 2022

“Spirit in the Dark: Religion in Black Music, Activism, and Popular Culture” at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture  (NMAAHC), through November 2023, is like walking […]

Holiday Gifts for Hubby 


Is your husband hard to shop for? Are you tired of seeing his sad puppy eyes after he eagerly tears into your holiday gift wrapping only to find another ho-hum […]

Help Forge the Future of Fallingwater

December 12, 2022

[Sponsored Content] Do you recall how you felt when you first saw Fallingwater, either in person or in a photo? Did the terraces floating above the waterfall take your breath […]

Mapping Georgetown: Touched by Angels at Georgetown Senior Center


It is often said that “a society is measured by how it cares for its elderly citizens.” And Georgetown certainly measures up in how much we care for our cherished […]

Community Calendar, Dec. 12 – Jan. 11, 2023 


Through Jan. 22, 5 to 10 p.m., evenings, Georgetown Glow, Georgetown commercial district. Experience the magic of light in the region’s only curated outdoor public light art experience set against the […]

For the Winter Season, Georgetown’s GLOWing Once Again

December 8, 2022

Despite December darkness, Georgetown’s aglow once again for the holiday season. In “the region’s only free outdoor light art experience,” GLOW has returned to the commercial district for its 8th […]

Conscientious Shopping in Georgetown: 10 Opportunities This Season 

December 7, 2022

Looking to make the world a little better over the holidays? Here are 10 opportunities to shop conscientiously and give back to the community this gift-giving season. Happy holidays!   Allbirds , […]

Mapping Georgetown: Thankfulness for Family, Georgetown and the Dalai Lama

December 5, 2022

At Mapping Georgetown, we continue to celebrate our gratitude during this special season of thankfulness. Today’s feature is from Georgetowner Brian Michael Smith whose story is a special meditation on […]