Crime: D.C. Gun Violence Again Makes National Headlines; Local Crime Report 

July 10, 2023

Once again a major U.S. holiday – this time, the Fourth of July – is marred by gun violence in the nation’s capital. And again, violence in the District makes […]

Remembering ‘Georgetown Jack’


Georgetown University announced Monday that Georgetown Jack, the school’s English Bulldog mascot, passed away after a brief illness. Jack the Bulldog is a storied G.U. tradition, first brought to campus […]

ANC2E: Cannabis, Vandalism, Fire, Traffic Study, TJ St. Project                                 

July 6, 2023

The Georgetown-Burleith-Hillandale Advisory Neighborhood Commission’s June 29 meeting for July started with a grateful goodbye to ANC2E Chair Elizabeth Miller. Her family’s downsizing move from Q Street to O Street […]

Fire at Ristorante Piccolo Shuts Down 31st and M St.

June 29, 2023

[This story was updated July 11.] D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to a fire at Ristorante Piccolo at 1068 31st St. NW, shutting down the street as well […]

Business Ins & Outs: La Chaumière, Alara, Fangyán, Greco


Hakan Ilan to Remake Paolo’s Space The long shuttered Paolo’s Ristorante space, most recently High Street Grill, will become Alara, a Turkish restaurant by Hakan Ilhan. Meaning “beautiful water fairy” […]

Dr. Anthony Fauci Named Georgetown University Professor


After dedicating 54 years of his life to public service, Dr. Anthony Fauci has chosen Georgetown University to play a major role in the next phase of his career. The […]

Black Georgetown’s Lisa Fager Thanks Community

June 26, 2023

The following message is from Lisa Fager, Executive Director of Black Georgetown Foundation: I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your […]

All GOP Candidates Appeared Near Georgetown Last Week


Last weekend, June 23-24, an event occurred just blocks from Georgetown that was a bit of a geographical and ideological jolt really … actually several jolts, to be honest. It […]

Jelleff Community Friends Launch Survey on Rec Center Refurbishment


Now’s your chance to weigh in on Jelleff Community Center’s extensive refurbishments project and what you’d like to see improved at the aging recreational and community facility managed by the […]

ANC 2E: As Miller Steps Down, Chao Steps Up


Commissioner Elizabeth Miller (ANC 2E 07), who was selected unanimously to serve as the 2022-2023 ANC 2E Chair, will step down June 30 and supports her neighbor Daniel Chao to […]