Georgetown’s John Thompson, First Black Coach to Win NCAA Championship, Dies at 78
• August 31, 2020

In 2016, Georgetown University dedicated the John Thompson Jr. Athletic Center, next to McDonough Gymnasium on the west side of the main campus.

D.C. Public School Starts Today — With All Buildings Closed
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Ideally, all students should be able to get DCPS programs online with their student ID and have a device with a keyboard and, if possible, headphones.  

ANC 2E Monday: Pinto, 3000 M, Frat House, Foxtrot
• August 28, 2020

On the agenda: a resolution regarding construction of a eight-story mixed-use building at 3000 M St. NW, among other projects.

Police Seek Suspect in P St. Armed Robbery; Stabbing on 30th St.
• August 20, 2020

On Aug. 18, there was an armed robbery in Georgetown, and also protests near restaurants. A stabbing occurred early the following morning.

Always Online, The Georgetowner’s Next Print Issue Will Be Sept. 16
• August 17, 2020

Look for feature stories on local elections (especially Ward 2 and at-large District Council races), a major analysis of Georgetown’s commercial real estate situation and The Georgetowner’s Fall Arts Preview.

Fire at Four Seasons Disrupts Guests, Weddings
• August 15, 2020

A spa manager at the Four Seasons Hotel was preparing the pool and spa for guests when the hotel’s emergency siren started to wail on Aug. 15.

Business Ins & Outs: ICYMI Update
• August 13, 2020

In case you missed it, we’ve compiled a select rundown since February. For the Ins, the amount is approximately 23 (11 soon to open); for the Outs, about 20.

Key Bridge Jumper Rescued by Private Boater
• August 12, 2020

An adult male jumped off the east side of Key Bridge around 8:30 p.m., Monday, August 10. He was rescued by a private boater on the Potomac River and brought to […]

Georgetown Lawyer Protests Protests
• August 6, 2020

Georgetown resident and lawyer Don Crockett sent a formal letter to the mayor decrying certain protests in Georgetown, as well as the May 31 looting that followed the downtown protests.

Georgetown’s Call Your Mother ‘Jew-ish’ Deli Finally Opens
• July 28, 2020

Since the beginning of 2020, residents and students — the main campus of Georgetown University is two blocks away — have awaited the popular bagel spot.