Welcome, Abigail Spanberger, First Female Governor of Virginia
• January 20, 2026

By Evelyn Keyes Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) delivered her inauguration remarks from the State Capitol following her swearing-in as the 75th governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Dressed in […]

Washington Commanders Owner Josh Harris Buys Halcyon House for $28 Million
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Harris Joins Notables, Some of Whom Are Friends, In Acquiring Top Georgetown Real Estate The $28-million sale of Halcyon House was disclosed last week without identifying the new owner. Soon […]

ANC Report: New Year Kicks Off with Updates from Jelleff, Volta Park, More
• January 19, 2026

The first ANC2E meeting of the year was held on January 12 and began with the election of ANC officers for 2026, including Anna Noakes serving as executive director. Update […]

Halcyon House Sells for $28 Million. But to Whom? 
• January 15, 2026

Halcyon House, one of Washington’s most historic mansions at 3400-3410 Prospect St., N.W., has been sold for $28 million to a residential buyer. It is the highest price ever paid […]

Halcyon Makes Moves
• January 14, 2026

Halcyon has announced that they will be introducing a refreshed program model for 2026. The next chapter for them builds on what they say they know works, focuses on support […]

GU Appoints New Government Relations VP  
• January 13, 2026

Georgetown University has hired Adrea Turner as the university’s new vice president for government relations and community engagement. Turner began in the position on Jan. 5.    Beginning in 2024, Turner was chief of staff in D.C.’s Office of the Deputy Mayor […]

Georgetowners of the Year for 2025 
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The naming of Georgetowners of the Year has been a tradition of The Georgetowner newspaper for decades. Devoted and influential members of the neighborhood who have received this distinction include Billy Martin, Pamla Moore, Leslie Maysak, Jack DeGioia, Bob […]

Public Safety Updates for 2026 
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  Washington, D.C., enters the new year with continued progress in crime reduction and a renewed focus on community involvement. While the District has seen meaningful improvements, city leaders and residents alike are […]

Preserving Georgetown’s Human-Scale Urbanism 
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By Zoe Shields   Georgetown’s visual appeal is rooted in its textural immediacy: slurry-coated brick, the undulating flicker of a gas flame, the single garden rose nodding to neatly wrestled ivy. Mature tree roots lift […]

Editorial: Pound (and Euro and Canadian Dollar) Foolish 
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Good news for Georgetowners who dislike sharing the neighborhood’s streets, parks, historic sites, shops and restaurants with foreign tourists: there are going to be fewer of them.  Of course, it’s bad news for the historic sites, shops and restaurants — and even worse for our hotels.   International tourism is, oddly enough, an […]