Three Phases of Being New: Reflections on My Semester Abroad in Washington, D.C.
• May 5, 2025

By Charlotte Meyer-Schönherr Arriving in a new city for the first time is a unique experience. For me, coming to Washington, D.C. as an exchange student at American University during […]

Congratulations, Graduates! Guide to 2024 Local Commencements
• May 16, 2024

We’re tipping our graduation caps to the class of 2024! Here are the highlights from commencements from local universities, with Georgetown and George Washington University’s taking place this weekend. Georgetown […]

Nina Richardson: 1944-2024
• February 20, 2024

Nina Leake Richardson of Washington, D.C., died Feb. 7 at the age of 79, following a two-year battle with glioblastoma.  The following was provided by the family to the media. […]

Downtowner: Voting Data Hackers, Campus Threats, New Addiction Center
• November 6, 2023

Hackers May Have Gotten a Hold of D.C. Voter Information   District and federal agencies are investigating after a hacking group says they accessed 600,000 lines of U.S. voting data kept […]

Chamber Dance Project’s ‘Slam!’ Festival 
• June 29, 2023

On June 22-25, Diane Coburn Bruning’s Chamber Dance Project presented “Slam! A Festival of Ballets” at American University’s 300-seat Greenberg Theatre on Wisconsin Avenue in Tenleytown.   In the corridor, 10 […]

Weekend Roundup, June 15 – 19
• June 15, 2023

We’ve got a lot going on this weekend here in the District! From Juneteenth celebrations, to Father’s Day festivities and lots of summer arts opening and fun, so many great […]

Congratulations, Graduates! Guide to Local Commencements
• May 18, 2023

We’re tipping our graduation caps to the class of 2023! Here are the highlights from commencements from local universities, with Georgetown and George Washington University’s taking place this weekend.  Georgetown […]

Weekend Round Up, Sept. 8 – 11
• September 8, 2022

Another weekend of excitement awaits! This time, the D.C. Bike Ride returns Saturday for a 20-mile ride. There’s also the AU Museum opening weekend and new exhibits with The Washington […]

Local Universities Prep for Potential Monkeypox Outbreaks
• August 22, 2022

As thousands of college students from all over the world move into Washington, D.C., college dorms and apartments this week, many are becoming aware of a new health threat: monkeypox. […]

Exclusive Interview: Robert White, Top Rival to Mayor Muriel Bowser  
• May 13, 2022

As Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) seeks to become the first woman elected to a third term in office this fall as the District’s chief executive, her top rival in the […]