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Our Top Stories of 2025
Wine Sales on ‘Roller Coaster’ During Pandemic
• January 7, 2021
Nationally, wine sales are up, particularly online sales — most likely due to people heeding warnings and staying home.
ANC Monday: New Officers, Jelleff Center, Decks for Streateries
• January 4, 2021
On tonight’s agenda: Public Space Application by the Georgetown BID for the Placement of Wood and Composite Decks in Curb Lanes at Sidewalk Grade with Barriers at 22 Locations.
Local Man Charged With Arson in S St. House Fire
• December 31, 2020
The motive for the vandalism, which involved igniting charcoal briquettes with flammable liquid in several room and other destruction on the property, is unknown.
Georgetown Suites: No More Rooms at the Inn
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Varsity Investment Group, which officially acquired the hotel in late December, is in the process of converting the rooms into fully modern apartments.
The Life of Georgetown From 1620 to 2020, Part 3
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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.
Next Print Issue of The Georgetowner: Jan. 13
• December 28, 2020
The theme of our next issue will be Outlook 2021, featuring stories on what’s ahead in politics, business and the arts as the post-pandemic world begins to take shape.
Georgetown Costars in ‘Wonder Woman 1984’
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The Georgetown Business Improvement District is asking residents inspired by Georgetown’s role in the film to take a moment to spotlight the “superhero” in their own lives.
The Life of Georgetown From 1620 to 2020, Part 2
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In the hope of keeping the challenges of 2020, the year now ending, in perspective, here is the second of three looks into Georgetown’s past.
The Life of Georgetown From 1620 to 2020, Part 1
• December 24, 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.
New Life for Holy Rood Cemetery
• December 21, 2020
Holy Trinity Catholic Church and Georgetown University have recently completed the long-awaited restoration of this beautiful, sacred space, located on a hill above Georgetown.
