Good News: Holiday Boat Parade, Pizza-Loving Squirrel, $1M Win

Good news stories on DC, NoVA Patches include Santa train tickets, Amazon HQ2 Crystal City buzz, best hospitals and holiday boat parade.

VA, DC Good News: Robert Redford, Top Schools, Friends Win $1M

Good news stories on DC, NoVA Patches include Amazon HQ2 site talk, best private high schools, historic ship excavation and Robert Redford.

How To Post On Georgetown Patch

Patch is a hyperlocal community platform. We're dedicated to making our content relevant to our readers; and we want your help!

Alert Warning Systems To Be Tested Today: FEMA

Georgetown residents will hear and receive public safety test warnings via cell phone, TV and radio.

Grilling Hotline Answers Labor Day Cookout Questions In VA, DC

LongHorn Steakhouse Grill Masters save your butt roast from the embers with Labor Day, tailgating GRILL-US hotline.

Love Georgetown? Share Your Stories By Becoming A Patch Mayor

The Patch Mayor program is recruiting local residents to let their neighbors know about events and issues in Georgetown.

NoVA Flasher Touches Girl Playing Soccer | Patch PM

Staggering cost of right-wing rally | Hate group conference coming to VA | New restaurants | Lawsuit in child's fatal fall | Best colleges

2nd Daughter Dies After Mom Fires Shots: Police | Patch PM

Restaurant Week peek | Flash flood watch | CAVA opens in Alexandria | Cries of special treatment for white nationalists | Car into hospital

No Segregated Trains For White Supremacists | Patch PM

Georgetown accepts teen kicked out by parents | Redskins open preseason | Silver Line fraud | $1M lottery winner | Charges in teen's death

Perseid Meteor Shower: How To See It In NoVA, DC

Perseid meteors are zipping across the sky now, but the peak is a few days away. Make plans now in Virginia, DC to see the show.

VA Good News: Wonder Woman, Lip Sync Battle, Museum Tickets

Good news stories on DC, NoVA Patches include Gal Gadot's visit to hospital, two big lottery winners, and help for a crime victim's family.

No More Plastic Straws In City? | PatchPM

Paul Manafort changes jails | Burglar uses taxi in getaway | Prostitution ring arrests | Minor league ball team move | Red Line shutdown

'Paws Crossed' For A Giant Panda Pregnancy: Patch PM

1-year-old's cancer battle | Whole Foods discounts | DC restaurant didn't oust Sanders | Trump blasts Red Hen eatery | ALDI hiring events

Wonder Woman 2 Whirls Into DC For Filming | PatchPM

Highlights from Capitals parade | Watch deer sprint through subway | Virginia primary results | Person hit by train | Father's Day photos

Memorial Day 2018 In NoVA, DC: Parades, Concerts, Fireworks

From parades and observances honoring fallen troops to food and fireworks, Patch has a list of Washington DC area Memorial Day 2018 events.

Blazing Hot, Steamy Summer Likely: Forecast | PatchPM

Cutest rescue you've seen | $61K stolen from elderly woman | Subway stores closing in VA? | Giving Day sets record | Sex boutique arrest

3 Reasons To Be Patch Mayor Of Georgetown

The new Patch Mayor program is recruiting local residents to sound the alarm about events and issues in your city.

St. Patrick's Day Revelers Can Get Free Ride Home

Lyft and the Washington Regional Alcohol Program are offering the SoberRide program for smartphone users.

5 Weirdest Metro Swag To Buy | PatchPM

World's most destructive bug at Dulles | DC mayor slams Marco Rubio | Human trafficker sought | Best places to live | Adorable pup needs you

Speed-Camera Vandal ‘Doing God’s Work’: PatchPM

Cherry Blossom queen | Wife shoots husband | Car tagged with swastika | Fairfax Restaurant Week | 2 classic rockers coming to Wolf Trap

Trump Hotel Hit With Poop Emojis, Vulgarity | PatchPM

ATM skimmer found | Winter weather advisory | Virginia's best grocery store | Dueling VA gun rallies | Carjackers foiled by hot chocolate

Ball Bat Assault, Pedestrian Death, $1M Ticket Sold: News Nearby

Girl beaten and stabbed, alleged drunk driver hits pedestrian, best cheap eats via The Post. And how to share news and information on Patch.

Gold Star Family, Santa Vs Grinch, Massive Fire: News Nearby

Community helps Gold Star family, massive fire and suspect arrested in deputies' shooting. Plus how to share news and information on Patch.

Rats Suffocated In City Crackdown | PatchPM

Best suburb for foodies | Nursing home citations in Virginia | Reston Olympian makes history | Pastor steals $2M to help poor, blows it all

DC Celebrity Chef Opens Sports Bar | PatchPM

Overdose deaths spike in Alexandria | Uber driver sought in DC rape | Herndon man shoots at police officer | Chances for a white Christmas

Free Holiday Lyft Rides In Georgetown; How To Get One

The D.C.-area SoberRide program aims to combat drunk driving by offering free rides.

Good News! Best Christmas Festival, Bobcat Rescue, Generous State

Good news stories from DC and Virginia Patch sites include a 97-year-old running a Turkey Trot, Christmas tree lots and most generous state.

How To Post On Georgetown Patch

Patch is a hyperlocal community platform. We're dedicated to making our content relevant to our readers, and we're depending on you to help.

TEDxGeorgetown Returns With Saturday Conference

Nine speakers will participate in this year's TEDxGeorgetown conference Saturday, Oct. 28.

New DC Top 5 Restaurant Rankings | PatchPM

New ranking of DC's top restaurants | New Thanksgiving store closings | Tempers hot at Reston meeting | Family terrorized at NoVa hotel

Free Rides From Georgetown To The Wharf Grand Opening

Georgetown can get a taste of the new water taxi service to The Wharf for free during the grand opening.

Fun Things To Do This Weekend In Georgetown: Sept. 22-24

Get outside while the weather's still warm and enjoy these events in Georgetown, from Taste of Georgetown to a country music festival.

Emotions Raw Over Confederate Legacy, Trump's Comments | PatchPM

Trump called divisive | Confederate statues debated, defaced | Ben Carson's home hit with anti-Trump message | Powerball jackpot tops $510M

Good News! 'Footloose' Star At Fundraiser | Restaurant Awards | Best Ice Cream, Wine | Top Colleges

Good news stories from DC and Virginia Patch sites include award-winning restaurants and "Footloose" star Kevin Bacon singing at fundraiser.

5 Fun Things To Do This Month Around Georgetown

Whether you're looking to go out for drinks or have fun with the whole family, there's a variety of events going on.

July's Top Stories: Double Shooting Kills 1 | Blue Bottle Coffee Opens |Georgetown Student Pleads Not Guilty

Other top stories in July from Georgetown Patch include Kendrick Lamar's pop-up shop, car repair scams in Georgetown and a new Sweetgreen.

Good News! Best Restaurant Finalists | Congressional Shooting Cops Honored | Most Unique Cities

Good news stories from DC and Virginia Patch sites include best restaurant finalists, and White House honors for Alexandria shooting police.

New Farm Stand Coming To Georgetown Every Saturday

A new farm stand is coming to Georgetown every Saturday, featuring locally grown items from Jason Gross of Hillside Meadow Farm.

Must-See Places To Take Out-of-Town Visitors In Georgetown

If you're hosting family and friends from out of town this summer, Georgetown Patch readers have suggestions on places they must see.

Dumbarton Oaks Gardens To Close For Renovations This July

The gardens will close to the public from July 10, 2017 to March 15, 2018.