Cupid’s Undie Run for Charity Returns to D.C. (photos)

February 13, 2022

Cupid’s Undie Run returned to Washington, D.C., on Saturday, Feb. 12 after a two-year hiatus as hundreds once again jogged along city streets wearing nothing but their underwear to raise […]

After the Fire: Redemption and Renewal on S St.  

February 9, 2022

Just days after Christmas in 2020, along a beautiful block of Georgetown’s historic district, something unthinkable happened to one family’s home.    Behind a residential picket fence on the 3200 […]

GMS’s Melanie Hayes Excited by 2022 Opportunities  


As the new chair of Georgetown Main Street (GMS), Melanie Hayes – Vice President, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty – is enthusiastic about her GMS team and their group’s mission to […]

Halcyon Fellows’ Impact Reaches Millions Worldwide  


Inclusivity and impact are two powerful driving forces behind Halcyon – a local incubator that has made headlines for its ability to nurture early-stage startups, develop forward-thinking entrepreneurs, and launch […]

Knowing and Celebrating Georgetown’s Black History  


Thirty years ago, The Georgetowner hosted a reception for a book that helped the town rediscover part of its past. “Black Georgetown Remembered” is now a classic of Black history […]

Police Seek Person of Interest in a Homicide: 3200 Block of M St. NW

February 8, 2022

From the MPD: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a person of interest in reference to a homicide that occurred […]

Tech Tip: Foldable Smartphones of 2022

February 7, 2022

Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve taken a look at some flagship smartphones and devices that present a lot of value. To wrap up our annual smartphone series, we’re […]

ANC 2E February Report  


Update on Ward 2 Recreational Parks    In the ANC’s February virtual public meeting, Department of Public Recreation’s (DPR) Chief of External Affairs, Tommie Jones, provided an update on Ward 2 […]

Crime Report: Two Sexual Assaults, Spike in Armed Thefts


Last week, The Georgetowner reported on a Jan. 31 fatal shooting, linked here at 33rd and M Streets NW. Find additional details on the incident in a Metropolitan Police Department […]

D.C. Approves $309 Million to Replace 75,000 Streetlight Bulbs


The D.C. Council last week green-lighted $309 million dollars to be spent over the next two years on light bulbs. Not just any light bulbs, of course, but LED light bulbs, as […]