Ward 2 Council Member Pinto Supports DCRA Split 
• November 7, 2022

When does it make sense to split a major city agency in two? In the case of the dissolution of the District’s Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) into […]

Blues Alley Reopens After Fire
• November 3, 2022

Georgetown’s legendary jazz club Blues Alley reopened Nov. 1, one week after a roof fire stopped the music and shut down the building. Damage to the 18th-century structure at the […]

Montrose Park to Celebrate Sphere’s Return
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Two years ago, it was a case of whodunit at Montrose Park, a verdant 16-acre meadowland of shade trees and gardens situated on the heights of upper Georgetown. While not quite […]

Exclusive Interview: Meet Republican Council Candidate Guiseppe Niosi
• October 31, 2022

D.C.’s general election will be held Nov. 8. In Ward 2, along with incumbent Mayor Muriel Bowser (endorsed by The Georgetowner), who is considered a shoe-in over her three rivals, […]

Not Just Kids Only: Halloween Costumes, Magic, Roller Skating at Jelleff
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There were close to 100 children, their parents and a number of pet dogs, variously dressed as skeletons, super heroes, pumpkins, princesses and bats (one of the dogs) on Saturday, […]

Business Ins & Outs: Apple, Berliner, Diptyque
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Out (Temporarily): Apple Store Reboot The Apple Store at 1229 Wisconsin Ave. NW has temporarily closed for renovations. In October 2021, Apple submitted plans to construct a basement addition to […]

Tech Tip: Stay Ahead with ‘No Code’ Tools
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The demand for new software often outstrips the stock of available coders, a trend that has led to many businesses looking to adopt what are called “no code” tools to […]

Mapping Georgetown: On Saints, Souls and Cemeteries
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We celebrate Halloween in Georgetown on this Eve of All Saints and All Souls Day. Many Georgetowners also celebrate or are familiar with Día de los Muertos (Day of the […]

Opinion: Caring for Our Private Spaces
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We take care of our public green spaces. Why don’t we care about the private ones? The public green spaces in Georgetown are supported by a patchwork of government and […]

Embodying Black Elegance: Vanilla Beane (1919-2022)
• October 27, 2022

Vanilla Beane, known as “D.C.’s Hat Lady,” died October 23 at a Washington, D.C., hospital at the age of 103. While her name alone preceded her, Beane’s life was as […]