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A 74-year-old Maryland hunter in a Delaware field shot and killed a 39-year-old Georgetown woman after mistaking her for a deer; he was charged with manslaughter, arraigned, and released on a $43,000 bond.
Georgetown police closed the Square after an officer-involved shooting Saturday afternoon, with a heavy law enforcement presence, temporary lockdowns for some businesses, and most downtown areas blocked as investigators continued the probe.
Georgetown experienced a large internet outage after criminals damaged Optimum’s fiber network near I-35 and Northwest Boulevard, affecting about 20,000 customers (including some T-Mobile users) and causing more than $100,000 in damages. Police are reviewing surveillance to identify those responsible, and Optimum says the incident is part of a broader trend of thieves targeting telecom infrastructure—even though the fiber lines themselves don’t contain copper. Restoration is underway, but no timeline has been provided, and officials caution outages can impact essential services like 911; residents are urged to report suspicious activity.
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.