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.

Halcyon Hosts Arts Lab Open House

January 25, 2018

The former Fillmore School now houses studios for Halcyon’s artist fellows; a dance studio named for Septime Webre and the “one-room” Mysa School.

Town-Gown Link: GU’s Office of Neighborhood Life

January 24, 2018

It is intentional that Georgetown University’s Office of Neighborhood Life sits “outside the gates” at 36th and N Streets, says Cory Peterson, director since 2013 of the office, which was […]

What Do Georgetowners Really Want?

January 22, 2018

“More cutting-edge new restaurants as well as better ‘neighborhood’ eateries” turned out to be the most requested “want” identified in the just completed survey of Georgetown residents by the Georgetown Business Improvement District.

Bridge Street Books to Become Nonprofit

January 16, 2018

After its gregarious and affable owner Philip Levy died unexpectedly last October, many in Georgetown were concerned that the store they love might close.