The Georgetowner

The Georgetowner is a complimentary tabloid-style newspaper published twice a month, making it an essential read in the Washington, D.C. region. Our focus is on the Georgetown lifestyle, highlighting topics such as the arts, real estate, education, dining, health, beauty, fashion, society, and travel. We also feature our well-loved In Country section, which showcases Virginia's horse country. With a readership exceeding 50,000, The Georgetowner is delivered to every resident and business in Georgetown. Our distribution extends to all upscale neighborhoods within the metropolitan D.C. area, as well as parts of Maryland and Northern Virginia.

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New D.C. Budget Eliminates Programs, Not City Employees

5 days ago | georgetowner.com | Peggy Sands

Washington, D.C.’s new budget for 2025, 2026 — delayed, uncertain, smaller and controversial — is on the table. Frustrated city officials have a good excuse for the situation however. In February, the federal government cut back D.C.’s budget allotment by $1 billion, and now it seems Congress won’t fix it. After weeks of, at times, heated negotiations, Mayor Muriel Bowser presented the District Council on May 27 with a revised budget, including some cuts in services and programs.
May 29-June 1 Weekend Roundup: A Whimsical Whirlwind of Fun

1 week ago | georgetowner.com | Kate Oczypok

If you’re living for the weekend, you’ll be excited about this one! It’s officially outdoor movie season; Project GLOW is at the RFK Festival Grounds and there are many WorldPride events too. Have a great weekend!Project GLOW is at the RFK Festival GroundsThe fourth annual Project GLOW electronic music festival is May 31 and June 1, and with it comes headliner Tiesto, Chris Lake and Loud Luxury, among others.
Mayor Bowser Dives In

1 week ago | georgetowner.com | Peggy Sands

Q: How do you know when it is officially summer in Washington, D.C.?
A Joyful Epiphany Celebrates 100 Years

2 weeks ago | georgetowner.com | Robert Devaney

A centenary Mass filled Epiphany Catholic Church on May 18 withreverence, joy, singing and standing room only. Led by Bishop Roy Edward Campbell Jr. of the Washington Diocese, the Mass included six concelebrants — and was followed by a Parish Feast and social gathering that continued the joyous milestone with fellowship and food and drink. Of course, there was birthday cake or two.
Weekend Roundup: May 22-26

2 weeks ago | georgetowner.com | Kate Oczypok

This long Memorial Day weekend, there are lots of things to do, including the last Washington National Opera show of the season, Jazz in the Garden starting up again at the National Gallery of Art and of course taking time to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice at the National Memorial Day Parade. The Joyful ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ is at The National TheatreNow through June 1, don’t miss the Tony Award-winning show (including the “Best Musical” award) Kimberly Akimbo at the National Theatre.
Business Ins & Outs: Sushi Gaku, Koryouri Urara, FedEx

2 weeks ago | georgetowner.com | Robert Devaney

Georgetown is truly becoming the land of the rising sushi. There are Kyojin Sushi, Two Nine, Blue Fin, Susheria, Mai Thai, Khin’s Sushi, Georgetown Sushi and Poke. Now, let’s welcome two more this week. Sushi Chef Yoshi Ota will open Sushi Gaku at 1338 Wisconsin Ave. NW in the former basement space of the Donahue on May 21. “I am so honored to join this historical area in Washington and am excited to introduce my Sushi dishes, which I have dedicated my life to cooking for 40 years,” Ota tells us.
Sunny CAG Concert Celebrates Georgetown

2 weeks ago | georgetowner.com | Robert Devaney

This season’s Concert in the Park by the Citizens Association of Georgetown returned to Rose Park on late Sunday afternoon, May 18. An estimated crowd of 400 people — children, dads, moms, grandparents and others — enjoyed singing and dancing to Stacy’s Dad, 90s cover band and sampling the fare of food stations, whether pizza, popcorn, popsicles or Alejandro’s tacos. Even, the police showed up. Along with other groups’ goodies, CAG gave away over 300 bubble wands.
May Downtowner DC: NFL Draft to National Mall, Chinatown Shrinking

2 weeks ago | georgetowner.com | Kate Oczypok

Commanders, District Agree on $4-Billion RFK Project Fresh off the team’s first playoff appearance in five years, the Washington Commanders NFL franchise is planning a new stadium in a mixed-use project with a total price tag of almost $4 billion. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Commanders announced late last month that the stadium would be at the old RFK Stadium site in Southeast D.C. Pending District Council approval, the new stadium would break ground sometime in 2026 and open in 2030.
Georgetown Village Honors Elizabeth Miller | The Georgetowner

3 weeks ago | georgetowner.com | Robert Devaney

Georgetown residents came out in droves to celebrate community and honor Elizabeth Miller at the Georgetown Village Spring Gala, held at the penthouse of Nancy Taylor Bubes and Alan Bubes on May 8. Despite beginning with rain, the day cleared beautifully — just in time to shine on the honoree and her guests. A devoted advocate of Georgetown, Miller has been a tireless supporter of Georgetown Village.
Pandamania: Getting Up Close and Personal With the Giant Fluffy Bears

3 weeks ago | georgetowner.com | Jody Kurash

I could feel the humid mist on my face as I inhaled the fresh scent of Sichuan mountain air. But it was the loud panting noise that grabbed my attention, louder than a large dog but softer than a dragon. I stared fixated at a massive black and white bear just feet away from me. The panda, E Mei, named for a holy mountain in China, stood up on it hind legs and playfully waved as it tumbled around its enclosure at the Dujiangyan research base in China knowing that feeding time was minutes away.