Hyde-Addison School Project on Track for July 1

February 11, 2019

The reconstructed school, Georgetown’s only public elementary school, is expected to open in August, on time. We’ll find out later if the project ended up on budget.

Venezuelan Embassy in Limbo

February 6, 2019

The seeming deserted building posted signs that read “no Consular Service until further notice” and a note to postal workers and delivery services asks them to ring the door bell and wait for a response.

ANC Monday: 2nd Dist. Commander, MedStar Intersection, 5G

January 30, 2019

At the Feb. 4 meeting of ANC 2E, Duncan Bedlion, the new commander of the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District, will be introduced.

John W. Gill, 1922-2019

January 28, 2019

Soon after his return to Washington from World War II, Gill joined the family business — H. A. Gill & Son, Realtors, started by his grandfather in 1888. He served as president at the firm’s Wisconsin Avenue office for more 60 years.

New Commander for MPD’s 2nd District

January 21, 2019

Duncan Bedlion was appointed commander of the Second District within the Metropolitan Police Department last week, succeeding Commander Melvin Gresham.

6-Year-Old Escapes Kidnapping Attempt on Dumbarton St.

January 16, 2019

The suspect, “a white female who is approximately 30-40 years old, 5’7”- 5’8” in height and has blonde hair which is in a Mohawk hairstyle,” is at large and sought by the Metropolitan Police Department.

‘Snurlough’ Delights Most in D.C.

January 14, 2019

Have some cool shots of Georgetown in the snow? Email editorial@georgetowner.com with the subject line “Snow.” Your photo just might get added. 

ANC Jan. 2: Parking, Right on Red, Car Barn, Exorcist Steps

December 27, 2018

Among other topics: Consideration of a Resolution Regarding the District Department of Transportation’s Proposal to Ban Turns on Red at the Intersection of 29th Street, M Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW.

Grinch Who Grabbed Packages Arrested

December 24, 2018

A man whose small shopping cart contained packages that were not his was arrested on P Street in Georgetown on Dec. 23.

2018 Georgetowners of the Year

December 19, 2018

The naming of Georgetowners of the Year has been a tradition of The Georgetowner newspaper for decades. This year’s group, selected by the editorial board, includes one of America’s most […]