Mayor Bowser Declares, ‘Georgetown Is Hot!’

December 2, 2024

By Christine Axsmith Mayor Muriel Bowser declared “Georgetown is hot!” at a crowded Shop Made in DC store at 1304 Wisconsin Ave. NW.  The event celebrated the first 10-year lease […]

Book Hill’s Tree Lighting Is Tomorrow


Tomorrow evening, Tuesday, Dec. 3, from 6 to 7 p.m., don’t miss the second annual Book Hill Tree Lighting. This community event, held in Book Hill Park at 1681 Wisconsin […]

Celebrating 10 Years with Mark Willey


By Rev. Dr. Camille Cook Howe Inside the historic walls of Georgetown Presbyterian Church, generations of Christians have gathered for worship for two hundred and forty four years.  For the […]

Georgetown President John DeGioia Steps Down after 23 Years of Service

November 25, 2024

Georgetown University’s long-time president John DeGioia announced on Nov. 21 that he would be stepping down from his role and transitioning to the status of President Emeritus. After 23 years […]

New Release: The Georgetowner’s Peggy Sands’ Primer on Immigration Basics

November 18, 2024

By Edward Segal Immigration, a hot-button issue in the presidential election that President-elect Donald Trump said would be a priority in his second term, is the focus of The Georgetowner […]

The Future of Georgetown’s Streateries

November 13, 2024

New Proposals Refuel Neighborhood Debate Over Sidewalk Extensions   Five years ago, walking down Georgetown’s brick sidewalks, one might find oneself fighting to squeeze by fellow foot soldiers. Today, however, the […]

ANC: Dockless Vehicles, Sidewalk Repairs, Streateries, CYM   

November 11, 2024

At its Nov. 4 meeting, ANC 2E, the Georgetown-Burleith-Hillandale Advisory Neighborhood Commission, discussed dockless vehicles, sidewalk repairs, streateries and the Call Your Mother deli at 3428 O St. NW.    Dockless […]

Stock Up Your Freezer for Winter with GMS’s “Chicken Pot Pie-a-Thon”

October 23, 2024

Georgetown Main Street’s Chicken Pot Pie-a-Thon is back for its fifth year. The event, hosted by Chef Jenn Crovato of 1310 Kitchen & Bar, has 30 percent of the proceeds […]

Georgetown Garden Club Celebrates 100th Birthday With A Flash Flower Giveaway     

October 15, 2024

It was a joyous and excited crowd of Georgetowners of all ages who flocked to Book Hill at the corner of Reservoir Rd. and Wisconsin Ave. as word spread that […]

After 40 Years, Georgetown Senior Center Serves Its Last Lunch  

October 7, 2024

“It is with deep sadness that l am writing to let you know of the closing of the Georgetown Senior Center,” wrote Wendy Erlanger, the center’s president and secretary, to […]