National Cherry Blossom Festival In-Person Again; Peak Bloom March 22 to 25
• March 3, 2022

The 2022 National Cherry Blossom Festival announced March 1 — with Mayor Muriel Bowser, National Park Service and other city officials, and festival stakeholders — that it will bring back […]

Duke Ellington Takeover: Council Member Pinto Offers Clarifications
• February 28, 2022

Following our Feb. 24 article “Amid Scandal, Duke Ellington School to Transfer to DCPS,” Ward 2 Council Member Brooke Pinto contacted The Georgetowner to clarify positions she and Ward 2’s […]

Ukrainian Georgetowner Appeals for Help, Understanding
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The Georgetowner recently received this letter from a Ukrainian and longtime Georgetown resident Alla Rogers appealing for help in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: By Alla Rogers How can […]

Ukraine’s Profile in Courage
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The situation in Ukraine is your classic David-and-Goliath story and, at this moment, it looks as though David may be winning. Or at least holding his own. Ukrainian president Volodymyr […]

Business Ins & Outs: Concept 31/M, Pie Sisters, Sticx and Stonx
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Out: Concept 31/M, but New Tenant Coming Concept 31/M has expired. The fun pop-up mix had its run at 3077 M St. NW. The corner property at 31st and M […]

Ukraine Supporters Protest Russian Aggression at White House (photos)
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Blue and yellow striped flags were ubiquitous as supporters of Ukraine gathered in Lafayette Square near the White House in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, Feb. 27, to condemn the Russian […]

James Beard Award Semifinalists Announced for D.C. Region
• February 24, 2022

After a two-year hiatus to review bias in award selections, the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards – sometimes referred to as the “Oscars” of the restaurant world – have […]

Amid Scandal, Duke Ellington School to Transfer to DCPS        
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This article has been updated.   The palatial $200-million renovated Duke Ellington School of the Arts, comprising a large block at 35th and R Streets and Reservoir Road NW, is […]

Margaret Brennan of ‘Face the Nation’ Discusses Ukraine at Q&A Café 
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Margaret Brennan, moderator of “Face the Nation,” at CBS News, drew a capacity crowd to Carol Joynt’s Q&A Café Feb 22 at the George Town Club.   A producer at “Face […]

Studio Theatre Lights Up (photos)
• February 23, 2022

Studio Theatre, located on Washington D.C.’s 14th Street corridor, unveiled its new bright yellow marquee sign at 6 p.m. on Tues., Feb 22.  Henceforth, the Theatre’s name will be emblazoned […]