Georgetown Main Street Picks Board of Directors, Offers Grants

April 4, 2018

It’s been almost six months since the District Department of Small and Local Business Development designated the new nonprofit organization Georgetown Main Street to receive a $174,000 grant, meant for […]

Dogs of the Week: Bill Dean’s Shredder and Splinter

March 22, 2018

These well-mannered Goldendoodle cousins are The Georgetowner’s first Dogs of the Week, just in time for National Puppy Day (tomorrow).

Parking Coalition: No Authority, But Subtle Power

March 21, 2018

The Georgetown Parking Coalition is not the usual community organization profiled by The Georgetowner. Although its members are all well-known representatives of Georgetown’s most active and powerful community organizations, the Parking […]

Ministry Center Reopens in New Space With New Director

March 19, 2018

The March 19 launch of the new space at 1041 Wisconsin Ave. NW comes just six weeks after Lissa Ramsepaul was welcomed as Georgetown Ministry Center’s new executive director. 

The Old Georgetown Board: It’s the Law

March 7, 2018

Any project you dream about that involves the exterior of your house or property in Georgetown must first be reviewed by the Old Georgetown Board. It’s the law: the Old Georgetown […]

One-Sided Parking Sparks Lively Debate at ANC

March 5, 2018

The hall at Visitation School was standing room only Feb. 26, and the commission devoted over an hour to two proposals by Commissioners Jim Wilcox and Peter Murphy.

Police Focus on ‘Georgetown’s Heartbeat’

February 21, 2018

Police Capt. Ashley Rosenthal has been with the Metropolitan Police Department for more than 20 years, serving in different police service areas throughout the District. In January, she became captain of […]

BCA: Promoting Civic Betterment in Burleith

February 7, 2018

For more than 90 years, the Burleith Citizens Association has represented the interests of homeowners just north of Georgetown in a small but distinct neighborhood that calls itself “the Village […]

Resident Survey Turns Up Surprises

February 5, 2018

The top 10 favorite places to dine and shop in Georgetown, based on Georgetowners’ responses to the survey, included seven eateries, the Apple store and two clothing stores.

Evans Optimistic on Metro Funding


“We’ve never had a better opportunity, been so close to the solution,” Evans said happily at the annual Winter Glogg party of the Burleith Citizens Association.