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Saturday Night Live used Martin’s Tavern in Georgetown—the DC landmark open since 1933—as the backdrop for a booze-fueled cold open featuring Trump administration officials. The owner welcomed the attention and hopes the cameo helps people “lighten up and laugh,” though he notes some inaccuracies in the depiction of his historic tavern.
Martin's Tavern in Georgetown quickly responded to Saturday Night Live’s cold open featuring Matt Damon by posting a playful video of its staff mouthing reactions, highlighting the bar’s long DC history (1933 established; 1953 JFK proposal) as it served as the backdrop for the sketch.
Sprinkles, a popular cupcake bakery chain, has closed all 20 of its locations across the U.S., including its Georgetown store, with employees tasked to clear out the premises amid the shutdown, marking the end of nearly two decades of operation.
Georgetown basketball coach Ed Cooley was suspended for one game after throwing a water bottle that accidentally hit a child in the stands during a game against Xavier, and he has apologized for his actions.
Georgetown men's basketball coach Ed Cooley was suspended for one game after throwing a water bottle into the stands that hit a child during a game against Xavier, leading to an apology and a temporary coaching change for the next game.
The BIG EAST Conference announced the suspension of Georgetown's head men's basketball coach Ed Cooley following his actions after a game against Xavier, emphasizing the importance of safety and security at their events.
Kentucky's basketball team struggled in their final exhibition game, losing 84-70 to Georgetown due to poor shooting and injuries to key guards, but the game doesn't count towards their official record and the season begins soon.
No. 9 Kentucky suffered an 84-70 exhibition loss to Georgetown, struggling with turnovers, poor shooting, and missing key point guards, highlighting areas for improvement before the season begins.
Denzel Aberdeen will not be participating in the upcoming game against Georgetown, affecting team lineup and strategy.
Traffic congestion at Guanella Pass in Colorado led deputies to temporarily block access to manage the overwhelming number of visitors during peak fall colors viewing, but the blockade was lifted as traffic eased later in the day.
Georgetown freshman Thomas Sorber is attracting interest from several NBA lottery and near-lottery teams ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft, despite missing part of the season due to injury, with potential landing spots including the Spurs, Hawks, Timberwolves, and Nets.
A new private club called Executive Branch, linked to Donald Trump Jr. and costing up to $500,000 for membership, is opening in Washington D.C., raising questions about its target clientele, purpose, and location in Georgetown Park.
Syracuse will not face Georgetown in the 2025-26 basketball season, marking the end of their long-standing rivalry, which has been on hiatus since Syracuse left the Big East and is now not scheduled to resume.
A 21-year-old man died and his 18-year-old brother was injured in a mountain lion attack while hunting for shed antlers in Georgetown, California. The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office located the mountain lion near the deceased man and shot at it, but the animal fled. The injured brother is expected to recover, and authorities later located and dispatched the mountain lion. This is the first fatal mountain lion attack in the area in about 30 years.
A mountain lion attack in a remote area of Northern California left one person dead and another injured while they were antler shed hunting. The 18-year-old and 21-year-old brothers were attacked by the mountain lion, with the older brother succumbing to his injuries. The younger brother suffered traumatic injuries to his face and was taken to a local hospital. Authorities are working to locate the mountain lion, and mountain lion attacks on humans are rare in California.