Ukraine’s First Lady Enthralls GU Audience

September 25, 2023

The stunningly beautiful Gaston Hall at the center of Georgetown University’s main campus was full of excited students on Sept. 20. “It’s so amazing!” a student told The Georgetowner. “I’ve […]

Business Ins & Outs: Away Opens Thursday; Steve Madden Next Month


In: Steve Madden, Moving Prince & Princess Steve Madden — which used to be at 3109 M St. NW but closed five years ago — will reopen in Georgetown at […]

Citizens’ Safety Meeting: Solutions & Complaints


“Neighbors want to feel safe walking home,” said Mark Martinkov, summing up the theme of the public meeting, held by the Public Safety Committee of the Citizens Association of Georgetown […]

Mapping Georgetown: Neighborhood Services Lifting Up the Unhoused

September 18, 2023

“SEEKING LASTING SOLUTIONS to homelessness ONE PERSON AT A TIME.”  ~ Georgetown Ministry Center. This is our third and last story in a series on the plight of the homeless […]

Georgetown Heritage Salutes Richard Levy; Canal Boat Tours Return


Members and supporters of Georgetown Heritage, the nonprofit set up to assist the rebirth of the C&O Canal, met Sept. 13 at the Washington Harbour home of Nancy Taylor Bubes […]

Crime: Pinto Launches ‘Secure DC Plan’; Georgetown Incidents Reported to ANC


D.C. Council Member Brooke Pinto (Ward 2) Launches ‘Secure DC’ Plan Fear of crime has been a major factor in Georgetown politics this summer. “I am getting a lot of […]

Georgetown Coalition for Public Spaces Petitions to Improve Streateries


Where do you stand on Georgetown streateries?  A petition calling for “common-sense re-adjustments” to Georgetown’s streateries programs, launched by the Georgetown Coalition for Public Spaces (GCPS) and signed by former […]

Business Ins & Outs: Ike Behar; Blank Street Coffee, Baker’s Daughter


In: Blank Street Coffee On Prospect St. Blank Street Coffee at 3241 Prospect St. NW — next door to Van Leeuven Ice Cream — opened on Sept. 16. “With a limited, quality […]

Martin’s Tavern Throws ‘Epic’ 90th Birthday Party (photos)

September 14, 2023

It was a 90th birthday party but seemed like a party for a 19-year-old. There was so much energy, joy and good vibrations — with a couple of hundred people […]

Martin’s Tavern: Cheers to 90 Years   

September 11, 2023

When someone or something marks 90 years, you take notice. When this 90-year-old place is full of history and legends, you know there are stories to be told. When this […]