Editorial: World’s Richest Man Dismantles Our Government  
• February 11, 2025

On one side: the richest man in the world, a modern-day Rockefeller of sorts. On the other: more than three million people, individuals from every walk of life, of all […]

Editorial: A Tragic Spotlight on Reagan Airport  
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Washington, D.C., is a unique city for many reasons, one being its prominence as a government and military hub. The growing, conflicting demands on close-in airspace were tragically brought home […]

Canal House: A Timeless Blend of Georgetown’s History and Modern Luxury  
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By Charlotte Meyer-Schoenherr  The Georgetowner recently toured Canal House, a Tribute Portfolio hotel in the heart of town. Planning to welcome guests by the end of February, this stunning new […]

New Tech Ups Tranquility at Fitness Center, Spa 
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“We have taken our spa experience to the next level,” Four Seasons Hotel Manager Igor Morosowski told The Georgetowner. “It is probably the most luxurious wellness center in all of […]

February 2025 News Bytes
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Landmark Bridge and Hotel Demo-Ready?   Here’s a note from NPS about the decaying streetcar bridge west of Georgetown University: “The National Park Service is reviewing a Special Use permit application […]

2025 Georgetown Main Street Small Business Grant Application is Now Open
• February 10, 2025

By Zoe Howard-Barr The 2025 Georgetown Main Street Small Business Grant Application is now open. Small businesses may apply for up to $5,000. GMS will fund eight or more applicants. […]

Super Bowl LIX: Fly, Eagles, Fly!
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The final score of Super Bowl LIX was as unexpected as Taylor Swift getting booed on the Jumbotron. The biggest story of the night was the unexpected final score—the Philadelphia […]

ANC Report: Christmas Trees, Jelleff Delays, Theft From Autos, Classroom Phone Ban 
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“They’ve forgotten us!” the usually cool Commissioner Paul Maysak lamented loudly — half tongue-in-cheek — toward the end of the Feb. 3 meeting of ANC 2E, the Advisory Neighborhood Commission […]

Alluring Alara Opens in Former Paolo’s
• February 6, 2025

Another culinary darling has made its Georgetown debut. Hakan Ilhan’s latest restaurant, Alara, opened Feb. 5 — but not after having a few private parties to celebrate. Located in the […]

A Local Four-Legged Hero Saves the Day
• February 3, 2025

In case you need a dose of positivity with everything going on on the world, you’ll want to read this. There is a local four-legged hero in town, right at […]