The Georgetowner’s Next Print Issue: Nov. 11

November 5, 2020

We’ll highlight the coolest gifts and ideas Georgetown has to offer, and share tips on entertaining at a distance and keeping the holiday spirit alive — even in the age of COVID.

D.C. Council to Be Majority Women, Majority Black


Tuesday’s election had some expected wins in Washington, D.C. — Joe Biden, Brooke Pinto, Vincent Gray — and a few surprises, such as a win for Christina Henderson.

VOTE: Now Is the Time

November 3, 2020

Election Day 2020 is finally here, Georgetown. Vote today, if you haven’t yet. It is up to you — until 8 p.m. Two in-person Vote Centers for Georgetown are open […]

ANC 2E: MPD’s Bedlion to Share Election-Week Plans

October 30, 2020

At the Nov. 2 virtual meeting of the Georgetown-Burleith advisory neighborhood commission, Second District Cmdr. Duncan Bedlion will review the department’s preparations.

This Is What Democracy Looks Like

October 28, 2020

We used to roll our eyes at “every vote counts” or “peaceful transfer of power.” But now? Not so complacent anymore.

At-Large Candidates for District Council: Part 1

October 23, 2020

Candidates for the two at-large seats on the District Council provide their responses to three questions from The Georgetowner.

CAG’s Dynamic Duo: Tara Sakraida Parker and Susan Dabbar

October 19, 2020

CAG’s Oct. 20 virtual meeting will focus on Georgetown retail, with comments from the Georgetown BID, also featuring Georgetown advisory neighborhood commission candidates.

School Without Walls Controversy Explodes

October 15, 2020

A student-organized march to demand former Principal Richard Trogisch’s reinstatement is planned for Saturday, Nov. 17, at noon at the School Without Walls High School.

In the Year of COVID-19, Animals Are Blessed at St. John’s

October 5, 2020

On Oct. 4, St. John’s Episcopal Church in Georgetown held its first Sunday service in many weeks outside — across the street at the Hyde-Addison School playground.

Halloween Decorations Are Popping Up (photos)


The empress of Georgetown Halloween house decorations, Nancy Taylor Bubes, has moved her growing, astounding, scary collection to Washington Harbour at the Georgetown waterfront.