Worm-Sized Snakes Close Down Georgetown Library
• August 9, 2018

Officially ring-necked snakes (Diadophis punctatus), the diminutive reptiles are very commonly found in the northern Virginia region, particularly in moist areas, including river floodplains.

A Summer Picnic and Pedal in Georgetown
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The Rosewood hotel, located at 1050 31st St. NW, now allows guests to rent upscale bicycles packed with a picnic-basket lunch for an afternoon of self-guided touring.

Dog Days of Summer
• August 8, 2018

THE HILTON SISTERS By Stephanie Green Shredder and Splinter Dean live the ultimate “ladies who lunch” lifestyle. They have walked the runways in charity fashion shows, frequently travel by private […]

Aug. 7 Is National Night Out
• August 6, 2018

Along with music and food, this year’s event at Georgetown University, 37th and O Streets NW, will feature a moon bounce, a game truck, clowns, face painters and information tables.

$7 Million Budgeted for Jelleff Rec Center
• July 30, 2018

Many at the July 23 community-input meeting spoke of needing space for programs from yoga to child care, more senior and teen services and even a nutrition and cooking center.

It’s the Dog Days of Summer. Send Us Your Photos.
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Enter by Aug. 3 and a photo of your captivating canine may be included in The Georgetowner’s Aug. 8 “Dog Days of Summer” issue!

Coast Guard Saves Woman Overcome by Carbon Monoxide
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A Coast Guard crew arrived at Washington Harbour on Sunday evening, July 29, moving an unconscious woman from the cabin of a 40-foot pleasure boat to a USCG response boat and administering CPR.

Ears Perk Up at Plans for C&O Canal
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Georgetown Heritage will be contracting for a new canal boat, using part of a $3-million grant from the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, matched with private funds.

30th St. Resurfacing Begins Aug. 6
• July 26, 2018

A major paving project will take place from Aug. 6 to 11 on 30th Street NW between K and P Streets. Expect disruptions in traffic and parking.

Advice on Parenting: Ask Chloe
• July 9, 2018

How to beat the potential for summer lags in academic advancement? The key is making sure that kids stay creative, imaginative and exploratory — plus the good, old-fashioned R&R we crave at any age.