Parking Enforcement Ramps Up in D.C.

March 15, 2021

Starting today, March 15 (fittingly, the Ides of March), if you violate parking regulations near a school, the Department of Public Works will issue a warning.

New Small Business Grants From Georgetown Main Street

March 14, 2021

Approved uses include: technical assistance, business development, exterior and storefront improvements, interior renovations, security improvements and equipment.

3 ‘Must-Follow’ Issues at March ANC Meeting

March 8, 2021

The March 1 meeting of ANC 2E was both long and newsworthy, tapping into hot issues that The Georgetowner intends to cover in the coming weeks and months. 

$10-Million Gift for New Pavilion at MedStar Georgetown

March 4, 2021

The gift, from local philanthropists Allan and Shelley Holt, is the largest single gift that MedStar Georgetown University Hospital has ever received. 

Tudor Place Garden Party Moves to September

March 3, 2021

Normally held in May, the Georgetown historic site’s gala has been scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 22, in accordance with health guidelines.

New Incubator: Black Girl Ventures x Halcyon

February 25, 2021

Starting in a few weeks, the 10 new fellows will participate in remote skill-building programming. Over the summer, they’ll meet for a weeklong residency at Halcyon’s headquarters.

Ward 2 Community Budget Meeting, Feb. 25

February 22, 2021

District Council member Brooke Pinto is inviting the public to attend the virtual meeting this Thursday, Feb. 25, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Will Georgetown Get a Public High School?


Among the preliminary ideas is to convert Hardy Middle School at 1819 35th St. NW into a public high school.

Georgetown’s Blues Alley: Another Pandemic Casualty?

February 18, 2021

If owner Harry Schnipper is unable to renegotiate the club’s lease with Snyder Properties in the coming months, the world-famous club might close for good.

Cautious Reopening Continues at Hyde-Addison and Hardy

February 15, 2021

As of last week, there were 70 students participating in in-person learning at Hyde-Addison Elementary School and 135 at Hardy Middle School, according to DCPS.