Mapping Georgetown: An Eyewitness to the Georgetown Library Fire

November 8, 2021

When your local history collection is nearly destroyed by fire, you realize how precious are the treasures and stories of your collective past. At noon on Monday, April 30, 2007, […]

George’s Neighbors Rage and Praise 


The fate of a Georgetown neighborhood popular restaurant’s unique late-night hours – until 3 a.m. on weekdays and 4 a.m. on weekends – continued to be the subject of investigation, rage and […]

George’s Late Night Loophole Disrupting Neighborhood 

November 3, 2021

George’s King of Falafel and Cheesesteak restaurant at 1205 28th St. NW has been serving its Mideastern-style food to Georgetown for 40 years. The business was in the spotlight during […]

Halloween Returns to Georgetown!

November 1, 2021

As the pandemic eases, Halloween came back for 2021 in full force over the weekend. House decorations amused, parties abounded and children trick-or-treating delights. Parent and dog were also dressed […]

Crime Report, Nov. 1: Halloween Revelry Relatively Calm


From the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), here are the latest crime and police reports in or near Georgetown.  Nov. 1 – Stabbing Investigation: Underway for an incident in the 1300 block […]

Biden Gives Pope Holy Trinity Church Vestment With a Papal Connection


Last Friday, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden presented Pope Francis several White House gifts at the Vatican, while he was in Rome for the G20 Summit. A […]

Georgetown Transformers More than a Selfie 

October 27, 2021

This weekend of Halloween will bring more than the usual amount of onlookers checking out the famed Exorcist Steps, officially a D.C. landmark, at 36th and Prospect Streets NW.  A […]

Rose Park Winter Market Features New Lights, Kids Treats and Dog Costumes

October 25, 2021

A doggie costume contest, treats (in exchange for no tricks) for kids under 10, harvest decorations and produce, and a DJ under new evening lights will all be featured at […]

Crime Report, Oct. 25: P St. Carjacking Arrest; More G.U. Bike Thefts


From the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), here are the latest crime and police reports in or near Georgetown.  Oct. 24 – Homicide Arrest: Offense occurred on Oct. 5 in the 4900 […]

ANC Nov. 1: Sidewalk Project, George’s Hours, DDOT, Jelleff


The Georgetown-Burleith-Hillandale Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC 2E) will hold its November meeting, 6:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 1, virtually — via Zoom or a conference call. The following is the agenda, […]