The Auction Block Jan. 10, 2018

January 10, 2018

FREEMAN’S “Les Ombres Sur la Prairie” Blanche Hoschedé-Monet (1865–1947) Estimate: $40,000 – $60,000 Auction Date: January 23 Blanche Hoschedé-Monet became part of a family at the core of the French […]

Open the Door to Ultra Violet


According to Pantone, the blue-based purple shade “suggests the mysteries of the cosmos, the intrigue of what lies ahead, and the discoveries beyond where we are now.”

Pillar & Post Wins Window Contest

January 4, 2018

When voting closed at 5 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, the British-themed antiques and home-décor shop was declared the winner, with 558 votes on the Georgetown BID’s Facebook page.

The Washington Post: Always a Good Story

December 20, 2017

“The Post,” a film coming to town on Dec. 22, directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks, promises to be the second Hollywood blockbuster about the […]

Compromise Urged on Parking Proposal

December 7, 2017

The plan would allow residents to park on both sides of the street, while out-of-zone parkers could only park on one designated side for two hours.

The Auction Block Dec. 6, 2017

December 6, 2017

This holiday edition features luxurious, one-of-a-kind gifts — only available at auction — for that special someone. Freeman’s Bracelet Watch With “Pepsi” Bezel, c. 1967 Rolex Estimate: $15,000 – $25,000 […]

Canadian Cool, Miami Heat


“I bleed blue and white,” says the enterprising, Canada-born Duff Rubin in his gleaming Georgetown office on 30th Street. Rubin isn’t talking about the colors of his sports team; those […]

Staff Picks: Decor Gift Guide


Each a unique blend of modern style and classic charm, these unique decor items, favorites of The Georgetowner staff, are sure to bring smiles all year round.

A Pop-ular Business Model in Georgetown

November 22, 2017

You may think you know exactly what Georgetown has to offer, but the recent flurry of holiday pop-ups adds an element of surprise.

Ex-Resident Sues Georgetown Retirement Home

November 20, 2017

Beatrice Alexander has filed a lawsuit against the Holladay Corporation, owner and operator of the Georgetown, at 2612 Q Street, which closed last year.