Book Hill Tree Lighting Brings Holiday Glow to Georgetown
• December 11, 2025

Georgetown neighbors gathered in style on the evening of December 4 for a festive and joyful Book Hill Tree Lighting. The brief yet spirited celebration drew a lively crowd eager […]

Exciting News for Book Hill Park?
• December 9, 2025

A surprise meeting is being organized on Tuesday, December 9 at 6:30 p.m. about the allocation of funds to undertake some long-sought improvement projects at Book Hill Park, including the […]

Council Eases Streatery Fees, Rules  
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On Tuesday, Dec. 2, the District Council voted unanimously to reduce occupancy fees for streateries and allow additional design flexibility. The legislation went into effect immediately and will be in place for 90 days.    Before the emergency legislation, the District Department of Transportation determined that restaurants […]

Georgetowner Readers Weigh In on Streateries 
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Last month, The Georgetowner raised a question important to the Georgetown community: Are streateries beneficial or a terrible long-term idea? Our editorial, followed by a submission from Citizens Association of Georgetown President Amy Titus, prompted responses from readers. Here are their comments.   Limit the number of streateries. […]

Year-End Crime Review: A Safer Year for D.C.   
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Washington, D.C., is closing out 2025 with some of the strongest crime declines the city has seen in over a decade. The improving landscape has direct implications for Georgetown, a community focused on sustaining a safe and […]

A Holiday Tradition Takes Shape … in Gingerbread  
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By Kalyn Tippett    Georgetown introduced a new holiday tradition this month with the debut of the Georgetown Gingerbread House Competition, a community initiative that brings together some of the neighborhood’s top culinary talent to raise funds for […]

Editorial: Our Top 10 Mayoral Attributes  
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Georgetown and D.C. have been abuzz with news these past few weeks, promising epic changes in how our community and the District as a whole will be governed — and viewed by the world — as we prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our historic republic.     Driven by historic elections, 2026 may […]

Editorial: Keep it RFK Stadium
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  Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium is no more. Opened in 1961, it was the home of baseball and football games, soccer matches, boxing and rock concerts. The location remains “the RFK site,” awaiting a new stadium for the Washington Commanders, once known as […]

Local Charities & Arts Organizations to Give To
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We put together a list of Georgetown and arts-specific charities that are great options to donate to this holiday season. What organizations do you like to contribute to this time […]

Business Ins & Outs: Google Store Opens; Happy 25th to Bacchus Wine Cellar!
• December 8, 2025

There’s been a flurry of openings lately. One veteran customer said she was impressed to observe the number of bags being carried by shoppers along Georgetown sidewalks on Black Friday.  In: Google Store Opens on M   A brick-and-mortar Google […]