Georgetown ‘Pot Shops’ Flourishing as City Licensing Delayed
• January 4, 2024

As many have noticed, cannabis “gifting shops” and dispensaries have been scrambling energetically – and often furtively – to set up shop behind Georgetown storefronts, to the delight of marijuana […]

Crime: Terror at Georgetown Synagogue; Organized Retail Theft, Flashmobs
• December 18, 2023

Despite the holidays being a time of “peace and joy,” the last few days in or near Georgetown have seen residents, holiday shoppers and visitors witnessing or responding to acts […]

Crime: D.C.’s ‘Real-Time Crime Center’, CAG’s Public Safety Efforts, Local Reports
• December 11, 2023

Yes, crime is up. But, so are public safety efforts.  From the Office of the Mayor, to Ward 2 Council member Brooke Pinto’s headquarters, to the Citizens Association of Georgetown, […]

An Epiphany: Small Church, Hidden in Plain Sight  
• December 6, 2023

“People tell me they have passed by Epiphany Church dozens of times but didn’t know it was an active church,” Rev. Stefan Megyery (aka Father Stefan) told The Georgetowner last […]

News Bytes : CAG’s New Board, MedStar’s New Pavilion, and GU’s New Bulldog
• December 4, 2023

The Citizens Association of Georgetown Announces New Leadership   CAG has announced new board directors and an office manager. Tara Sakraida Parker will remain president and Brittany Sawyer will stay executive […]

Volta Park Baseball Diamond Renovation Set for 2024  
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A very lively, civil and informed meeting between DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) officials and Volta Park users on Nov. 26 at the Georgetown Public Library answered many […]

Mapping Georgetown: Boundless Compassion Brings Love for Thanksgiving
• November 20, 2023

“Dressing” for Thanksgiving? Here’s a Thanksgiving love-story to help us all be grateful for the big-hearted and large-souled people in our lives. If an Angel disguised as a man with […]

Crime: Saturday’s Mayhem; New Second District Commander; Mayor Takes Action
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Why must Georgetowners be alert at all times?  Two photos snapped by Georgetown resident and photographer for The Georgetowner, Bill Starrels, from this past Saturday evening help illustrate the rising […]

Diwali: A Light in Dark Times, Celebrated
• November 16, 2023

“During difficult times in our world, it is important to celebrate our inner light,” explained Divya Swamy and Kishan Putta, the organizers of a large community celebration of Diwali — […]

News Bytes: GMC Fundraiser, Georgetown Glow, New Hoya Hoops Coach
• November 8, 2023

GMC Honors Longtime Employee, Raises $175K   The Georgetown Ministry Center has raised over $175,000 toward the effort to end homelessness. They also honored longtime GMC employee Dolores Jackson with the […]