Ward 2 Council Campaigns Go Online
• March 25, 2020

In less than 10 weeks, the District’s primary election will take place on Tuesday, June 2. Besides voting for a presidential candidate, District voters — who are largely registered Democrats […]

Georgetown’s 6 p.m. Friendly Wave Makes Debut
• March 19, 2020

The wave is the brainchild of Georgetown Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Elizabeth Miller, who said: “We had 11 households on our block last night, including an accordion player, two horns and pups!”

Downtowner
• January 29, 2020

SALON OPERATOR TO CUT BACK Ratner Companies, based in Vienna, Virginia, is set to close 10 percent of around 850 stores in the District and 16 states. The parent company […]

Top Business Ins & Outs for 2019-20: Part 2
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The retail and restaurant mix of Georgetown and nearby neighborhoods keeps churning, sometimes slowly, sometimes quickly and sometimes surprisingly. Here are some of the top business “Outs” of recent note […]

Chamber to Honor ‘Hometown Heroes’ at Dec. 12 Event
• December 4, 2019

On Thursday, Dec. 12, the DC Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Board Meeting & Chairman’s Inaugural Breakfast from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at the Walter E. Washington Convention […]

Giving Thanks for the Small Moments
• November 27, 2019

Maybe, instead of tabulating what we have, we should catch up on the unexpected times that came upon us, full of shock and surprise, of the ambushes of daily life made unforgettable.          

250 Years of Reaching Out in Georgetown
• November 20, 2019

Quick — do you know which church is the oldest in Georgetown still performing its pastoral mission full-time on the same property? It’s Georgetown Lutheran Church, which, as of this […]

Holy Trinity Celebrates Its 225th
• October 7, 2019

Oct. 6 was a joyous Sunday for Holy Trinity Parish, as it celebrated 225 years of the Catholic faith community on 36th Street NW.

The Georgetown Garden Tour at 91: Wiser and Spicier
• May 9, 2019

This year’s seven gardens, ranging from the majestic to smaller, cleverly designed spaces, will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, rain or shine.

A Busy Summer Ahead for Rose Park
• April 3, 2019

“I’ve got four news items for you—four!” Friends of Rose Park President Dave Dunning was filled with enthusiasm at a March 25 chat with The Georgetowner at a nearby café. […]