Georgetown Main Street Brings Back Christmas Tree
• November 27, 2023

“Georgetown’s first community Christmas tree has arrived!” Rachel Shank, executive director of Georgetown Main Street, told The Georgetowner on Nov. 27. “Georgetown’s small business community has long dreamt of a […]

Crime Report: Carjackings, Dumpster Fires, and Poor Crime-Solving
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Once again, a phony fender-bender and carjacking in the neighborhood: this time on Foxhall Road near Whitehaven Parkway NW. Also – perhaps symbolically – dumpster fires appeared to be set […]

Mapping Georgetown: Boundless Compassion Brings Love for Thanksgiving
• November 20, 2023

“Dressing” for Thanksgiving? Here’s a Thanksgiving love-story to help us all be grateful for the big-hearted and large-souled people in our lives. If an Angel disguised as a man with […]

Crime: Saturday’s Mayhem; New Second District Commander; Mayor Takes Action
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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 […]