Georgetown Keeps Attracting VIPs: Kennedy, Bessent, Schmidt

April 7, 2025

We’ve been playing this game since the election and inauguration: which Trump administration cabinet member or appointee is landing where? Many news sites have been writing about who bought where. […]

Main Street Issues 8 Grants, Toasts Martin’s Tavern  


Georgetown Main Street’s “State of the Street” annual meeting on April 2 at Fathom Gallery “was full and the energy was high,” said Executive Director Rachel Shank. “Everyone there is […]

Opinion: Can This Democracy Be Saved?


Like so much about that man, Saturday’s protests were unprecedented. Who would have imagined that this newly installed administration (has it only been 10 weeks?) could provoke such fierce and […]

Capital Jewish Museum’s Gurwitz to Speak at April 24 Breakfast


On Thursday, April 24, The Georgetowner’s Cultural Leadership Breakfast Series will present a talk by Dr. Beatrice Gurwitz, executive director of the Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum. Admission […]

ANC Report: Plans Fall Flat Due to Budget Uncertainty  


 The “April” meeting of the Georgetown-Burleith Advisory Neighborhood Commission, held on March 31, delivered two bits of good news.  The first was regarding public safety. There were no violent crimes […]

Ireland Funds Salutes for Congressmen and Commanders

April 3, 2025

The Ireland Funds, a global philanthropic network which supports the work of hundreds of nonprofit organizations each year across the island of Ireland, hosted its 33rd National Gala at the […]

Washington Performing Arts Gala Raises $700,000

April 1, 2025

The Washington Performing Arts’ 2025 “Make IT Happen Gala” raised nearly $700,000 for the organization’s artistic, arts education, gospel music and community engagement programs. There were performances by Imani-Grace, trumpeters, […]

How Bowser Is Dealing With Trump

March 31, 2025

“I am pleased that President Trump supports the House immediately passing the D.C. funding fix, as passed by the Senate, and I look forward to the House’s swift action,” wrote […]

Permanently Removing Rush House Parking Restrictions?


The Citizens Association of Georgetown is engaged on issues of importance to Georgetowners. Listed below are recent issues and supporting letters. Please note the most recent letter from CAG Board […]

The Women Who Run Georgetown


In celebration of Women’s History Month, The Georgetowner is proud to recognize a few of the women community leaders who help make Georgetown such a special place. As a woman-founded […]