D.C. Universities Are Helping Fired Federal Workers Find Their Footing
• April 14, 2025

According to the latest data from CNN, over 120,000 federal employees have been fired since President Donald Trump returned to the White House on Jan. 20. In light of these […]

Local News Booster Petula Dvorak Hailed by News Women
• April 10, 2025

The American News Women’s Club on April 3 honored one journalist who shapes the way Washingtonians connect with their community — from inspiring stories of local heroes to celebrating hidden […]

April News Bytes: Four Seasons, EastBanc
• April 9, 2025

Additional reporting by Charlotte Meyer-Schönherr     Four Seasons Residences Top Out   Neighbors may have seen the construction of the Four Seasons Private Residences at 1051 29th St. NW moving right […]

Capital Jewish Museum’s Gurwitz to Speak at April 24 Breakfast
• April 7, 2025

On Thursday, April 24, The Georgetowner’s Cultural Leadership Breakfast Series will present a talk by Dr. Beatrice Gurwitz, executive director of the Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum. Admission […]

Permanently Removing Rush House Parking Restrictions?
• March 31, 2025

The Citizens Association of Georgetown is engaged on issues of importance to Georgetowners. Listed below are recent issues and supporting letters. Please note the most recent letter from CAG Board […]

Tidal Basin Cherry Blossoms Burst into Peak Bloom
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By Zoe Howard-Barr The trees have come alive with white blossoms, their delicate petals fluttering in the breeze. As spring settles in, Washington, D.C. is once again graced by the […]

Initiative 82: The Tipped Wage Controversy Continues  
• March 11, 2025

By Zoe Howard-Barr Overwhelmingly passed in 2022, Initiative 82 has been steadily reshaping the city’s labor landscape since going into effect in May of 2023. The measure incrementally raises the […]

Black Excellence — Past, Present and Future — in D.C. and Georgetown  
• February 12, 2025

  In this issue, with Black History Month in mind, The Georgetowner proudly calls its readers’ attention to a Georgetown University history professor’s new book and upcoming 50th anniversary events at […]

February 2025 News Bytes
• February 11, 2025

Landmark Bridge and Hotel Demo-Ready?   Here’s a note from NPS about the decaying streetcar bridge west of Georgetown University: “The National Park Service is reviewing a Special Use permit application […]

ANC Report: Christmas Trees, Jelleff Delays, Theft From Autos, Classroom Phone Ban 
• February 10, 2025

“They’ve forgotten us!” the usually cool Commissioner Paul Maysak lamented loudly — half tongue-in-cheek — toward the end of the Feb. 3 meeting of ANC 2E, the Advisory Neighborhood Commission […]