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 […]

Georgetowner Readers Weigh In on Streateries 


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.   


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 […]

D.C. Council’s Vote on the Streatery Emergency Act Is Tomorrow

December 1, 2025

The Georgetowner received this letter from the Citizens Association of Georgetown President Amy Titus over the Thanksgiving holiday. In an opinion piece about streateries in our November print issue and […]

A First Look at D.C.’s 2026 Cherry Blossom Season

November 24, 2025

By Mia Pech Even with autumn leaves on the ground, D.C. is already looking ahead to spring. On Thursday, November 20, the National Cherry Blossom Festival unveiled its plans for […]

Streateries at a Crossroads: Georgetown Residents, Businesses, City Officials Weigh In

November 17, 2025

This submission is from Citizens Association of Georgetown President Amy Titus. The Citizens Association of Georgetown (CAG) participated in the Council of the District of Columbia’s November 5 Oversight Roundtable […]

News Bytes

November 11, 2025

 Old-Fashioned Fun at the Grand Old Ditch  The first-ever Canal Day gathered family and friends on a perfect Sunday, Oct. 19, to recognize one of Georgetown’s crown jewels — the […]

Sudden Firings Rock the Commission of Fine Arts 


The White House has fired all the members of the Commission of Fine Arts as a major White House construction project has been initiated by President Trump, who had the […]

November News Bytes

November 10, 2025

Old-Fashioned Fun at the Grand Old Ditch  The first-ever Canal Day gathered family and friends on a perfect Sunday, Oct. 19, to recognize one of Georgetown’s crown jewels — the […]