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


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!


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


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 […]

The Latest Updates to DC Circulator Transition Plan 


The DC Circulator transition out plan will now include enhanced metro bus service, according to a statement by Mayor Bowser and the Washington Metro Area Transit Authority (WMATA), Sep 10.  […]

BID CEO Joe Sternlieb Stepping Down in 2025


Joe Sternlieb, CEO and President of the Georgetown Business Improvement District since 2012, has announced that he will be stepping down in the first quarter of 2025 to become an […]

Renovating? Choose Deconstruction over Demolition


Sponsored Content Donate, don’t dump your home goods and building materials! The US produces over 600 million tons of construction waste every single year. A lot of that material could […]

After 6 Years of Planning, Ellington Field Work to Begin in Nov.

September 16, 2024

Six years ago, in 2018, neighborhood activists around the Ellington field, track and historic field houses on 1600 38th St. NW began formally advocating for vital improvements needed at the […]