Editorial: Working Miracles
• December 11, 2024

Let’s face it — it’s been a long year.    There has been ongoing unrest overseas. Domestically, we dealt with an aging president, high inflation and a hotly contested presidential election […]

Community Calendar, Dec 11-Jan. 14
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Cultural Leadership Breakfast with Dr. Farah Karim-Cooper  Thursday, December 12   Join The Georgetowner from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Dupont Underground (19 Dupont Circle Northwest Washington, DC 20036) to […]

Andreae Leaving Georgetown Ministry Center for Food Bank  
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Executive Director Kelly Andreae will leave Georgetown Ministry Center to become the Capital Area Food Bank’s senior director for the Northern Virginia region, responsible for expanding regional partnerships. The food […]

Business Ins & Outs: Tesla Is On; Wawa Is Off
• December 9, 2024

In: Tesla Electrifies M St.  The nation’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer opened a 4,500-square-foot showroom at 3307 M St. NW, having relocated from CityCenterDC. Tesla moved — curiously enough — […]

December ANC Meeting: Crime, Leaves, Streateries, Holiday Events  
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A cover-all-the-bases agenda took the Georgetown-Burleith Advisory Neighborhood Commission meeting on Dec. 2 past 10 p.m. again, despite Chair Gwen Lohse’s best intentions.     First up was the crime report by […]

December Downtowner
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D.C. Businesses May Have to Take Cash Again Unless the District Council acts, D.C. businesses will soon be required to accept cash. Three years ago, the District first required businesses […]

Georgetown Main Street Lights Book Hill Tree in Second Annual Tradition
• December 5, 2024

Georgetown Main Street kicked off the holiday season at its second annual Book Hill Tree Lighting Tuesday evening. Carols were led by GMS Executive Director Rachel Shank and Events and […]

Mayor Bowser Declares, ‘Georgetown Is Hot!’
• December 2, 2024

By Christine Axsmith Mayor Muriel Bowser declared “Georgetown is hot!” at a crowded Shop Made in DC store at 1304 Wisconsin Ave. NW.  The event celebrated the first 10-year lease […]

Book Hill’s Tree Lighting Is Tomorrow
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Tomorrow evening, Tuesday, Dec. 3, from 6 to 7 p.m., don’t miss the second annual Book Hill Tree Lighting. This community event, held in Book Hill Park at 1681 Wisconsin […]

Business Ins & Outs: Tilley’s, Alara, Lululemon
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In: Tilley’s Pet Supplies Tilley’s Pet Supplies, owned by Drew and Megan Robitaille, opened a second location in Georgetown at 3216 O St. NW on Nov. 26. Named after one […]