Crime: Saturday’s Mayhem; New Second District Commander; Mayor Takes Action
• November 20, 2023

Why must Georgetowners be alert at all times?  Two photos snapped by Georgetown resident and photographer for The Georgetowner, Bill Starrels, from this past Saturday evening help illustrate the rising […]

Diwali: A Light in Dark Times, Celebrated
• November 16, 2023

“During difficult times in our world, it is important to celebrate our inner light,” explained Divya Swamy and Kishan Putta, the organizers of a large community celebration of Diwali — […]

Crime: Secret Service Shots Fired in Georgetown; Chief Smith Confirmed
• November 13, 2023

In a show of unity to address the city’s “crime crisis,” the D.C. Council voted unanimously Nov. 7 to confirm Mayor Bowser’s nomination of Acting Police Chief Angela A. Smith […]

‘It Won’t Work’ Says Jelleff’s Stowers About New Plan
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“It won’t work!” announced Bob Stowers, the longtime coach-director of the Jelleff Recreation Center to a panel of D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation officials on Wednesday evening, Nov. 8, […]

Business Ins & Outs: Greco, Mèo Maison, Tatte, Skims
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In: Greco Ready to Open in &pizza-Au Pied de Cochon Building Next month, an authentic Greek fast casual restaurant will open at the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Dumbarton Street — […]

News Bytes: GMC Fundraiser, Georgetown Glow, New Hoya Hoops Coach
• November 8, 2023

GMC Honors Longtime Employee, Raises $175K   The Georgetown Ministry Center has raised over $175,000 toward the effort to end homelessness. They also honored longtime GMC employee Dolores Jackson with the […]

The City Tavern: Fascinating Past, Promising Future 
• November 6, 2023

By Hailey Wharram  The City Tavern Preservation Foundation hosted its Welcome Fall Neighbors Reception on Oct. 25. The tavern’s Bliss Room and adjoining terrace were abuzz with jovial chatter, hors […]

Georgetown Christ Church Pilgrimage Ensnared in War Outbreak
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Imagine!  You finally made it — a devout Christian, you’re on your life-time bucket-list dream trip to the Holy Land — part of a group of 11 fellow parishioners from Christ […]

Business Ins & Outs: Jetties at 20; Vuori, Stretch Lab, Smoothie King
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Happy 20th Anniversary to Jetties! Jetties, the favorite sandwich spot of the Foxhall neighborhood, proudly announced a momentous milestone last week —  its 20th anniversary! Celebrate with them all November […]

ANC Tackles Parks, Public Spaces, Crime, Leaf Collection 
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She tried. She really did. Gwen Lohse, chair of ANC 2E, had timed each item of her lengthy November ANC meeting – held Oct. 29, all remote – to a reasonable time […]