John Legend Talks Activism and Reform at Georgetown University

October 28, 2024

By Lucy Cullen The Georgetown University Institute of Politics and Public Service, GU Politics, hosted Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award-winning musician John Legend on October 24 as part of […]

Remembering Stephanie Flanagan

October 24, 2024

Former Georgetown resident Stephanie Flanagan passed away peacefully at the age of 66 on Oct. 18. Stephanie, along with her husband Larry, were generous supporters of the Citizens Association of […]

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 […]

Business Ins & Outs: Billy Hicks, Marine Layer, Sweaty Betty

October 21, 2024

In: Billy Hicks to Open Wednesday Yes, Brat Pack nostalgia is real. Billy Hicks restaurant will make its debut at the lively corner of M and Potomac Streets on Oct. […]

Catching Up With Ward 2 Council Member Brooke Pinto  


District Council member Brooke Pinto has been representing Georgetown and Ward 2 since June of 2020. A 2017 graduate of Georgetown University Law Center, the 32-year-old Pinto is the youngest […]

CAG Block Captains Honored at Concerts in the Park 

October 15, 2024

“Bringing our neighborhood together is part of the Citizens Association of Georgetown’s (CAG) mission. Concerts in the Park and our robust Block Captain network fulfills that mission of connectivity,” said […]

The Georgetowner’s 70th Anniversary Cover Stars: Image Energy & Portrait Power

, , , October 9, 2024

We can’t tell you how many times we’ve been asked: “When will I be on the cover of The Georgetowner?” It’s a good question.   For decades now, this newspaper has […]

October NewsBytes

October 7, 2024

‘Georgetown Cuddler’ Rapist Arrested    The Georgetown and College Park “Cuddler” — a man accused of sexually assaulting and raping women between 2006 and 2012 in Georgetown and Burleith, as well […]

After 40 Years, Georgetown Senior Center Serves Its Last Lunch  


“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 […]

ANC: Jelleff Center, Dumbarton Oaks, C&O Canal Bridge  


By Lucy Cullen   ANC 2E, the Advisory Neighborhood Commission for Georgetown, Burleith and Hillandale, met on Sept. 29 at Georgetown Visitation Prep. All commissioners were present, with Commissioner Kishan Putta […]