Editorial: Ranked-Choice Voting Is on the Ballot. What to Do? 
• October 9, 2024

Ranked-choice voting — in which every voter has the option to rank up to five candidates for each office according to his or her preference — is on the Nov. […]

October NewsBytes
• October 7, 2024

‘Georgetown Cuddler’ Rapist Arrested    The Georgetown and College Park “Cuddler” — a man accused of sexually assaulting and raping women between 2006 and 2012 in Georgetown and Burleith, as well […]

After 40 Years, Georgetown Senior Center Serves Its Last Lunch  
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“It is with deep sadness that l am writing to let you know of the closing of the Georgetown Senior Center,” wrote Wendy Erlanger, the center’s president and secretary, to […]

ANC: Jelleff Center, Dumbarton Oaks, C&O Canal Bridge  
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By Lucy Cullen   ANC 2E, the Advisory Neighborhood Commission for Georgetown, Burleith and Hillandale, met on Sept. 29 at Georgetown Visitation Prep. All commissioners were present, with Commissioner Kishan Putta […]

Opinion: Veepstakes, ‘a Cheeseburger Away’
• October 2, 2024

In one memorable phrase uttered on “Morning Joe,” The Atlantic’s David Frum captured the nightmare that awaits us if the Republican ticket takes the White House. Needless to say, he […]

A Joyful Georgetown BID Celebrates 25 Years
• September 30, 2024

There were lots of familiar faces – Georgetown business and community leaders, supporters and friends — at the 25th anniversary party for the Georgetown Business Improvement District on Sept. 25 […]

Business Ins & Outs: José Andrés Hotel, Call Your Mother, Housebar, Creme
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Coming: José Andrés to Open First Hotel at 30th & M More confirmation that Georgetown is the hot destination. José Andrés’s hospitality company announced that it will bring a luxury […]

Happy 100th Birthday, President Carter!
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Former President Jimmy Carter will reach a milestone tomorrow. The 39th president of the United States will be turning 100 years old. Despite losing his longtime love Rosalynn Carter in […]

Opera Lafayette’s Ryan Brown to Speak at Oct. 24 Breakfast
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Ryan Brown, founder and artistic director of Opera Lafayette — the highly regarded presenter of baroque and classical operas with a chamber orchestra of period instruments — will speak at […]

Citizens Celebrate Georgetown — and The Georgetowner
• September 23, 2024

The Citizens Association of Georgetown hosted its “Celebration of Georgetown” annual fundraiser — and celebrated The Georgetowner’s 70th anniversary on Sept. 20, at Coolidge House on Prospect Street. Co-chaired by […]