Delight in Cherry Blossom Specials & Events Around Town

March 13, 2025

‘Tis the season! Enjoy these cherry blossom specials and events around town. Beginning March 20 Levain Bakery’s Cherry Items 3131 M St. NW For a limited time beginning March 20, […]

Bring on the Cherry Blossoms!  

March 11, 2025

By Zoe Howard-Barr   On Feb. 27, National Cherry Blossom Festival leaders, clad in pink, held a press conference at the Waldorf Astoria to announce peak bloom dates for D.C.’s beloved […]

Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore’s Passion Behind D.C.’s Cherry Blossoms

March 10, 2025

Given March is Women’s History Month, did you know that our area’s cherry blossom trees were the product of a woman? Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore, a geographer, photographer and writer who […]

Weekend Roundup, April 11 through April 14

April 11, 2024

Another wonderful spring weekend is here! The annual National Cherry Blossom Parade comes to town, Georgetown Main Street celebrates Second Saturday and don’t miss D.C. Emancipation Day celebrations. Observe D.C. […]

Weekend Roundup (March 21 through March 24)

March 20, 2024

Spring has certainly sprung in the District! Enjoy cherry blossom-related events, a new exhibit at The Hirshhorn, take a spring art walk through Georgetown, and much more. Musician Rodrigo Amarante […]

Weekend Roundup (March 14 through March 17)

March 13, 2024

Don’t forget to wear green this weekend in honor of St. Patrick’s Day March 17! Here are some great options to spend this evening, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Enjoy! Enjoy […]

March 2024 Downtowner News


Mayor’s RFK, Downtown Plans Advance   The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.4984 last week, which would allow the D.C. government to begin to redevelop the RFK Stadium site. Mayor […]

Editorial: Let’s Take Positive Steps This Earth Day, April 22 

April 20, 2023

Our April, 2023 print edition lead editorial concerning Earth Day:  April 22 marks Earth Day, dedicated to celebrating, protecting and restoring our natural environment here on our life-rich planet, so […]

Community Calendar, March 9 – April 12 

March 8, 2023

March 8-22, Noon-6 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Renowned Photographer Nancy Lensen-Tomasson to Exhibit Photos at Balfour Palisades Leasing Center, 4418 MacArthur Blvd. NW  March 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Tudor Nights: The Feminine Touch, […]

Pink Tie Dinner Party

April 1, 2022

National Cherry Blossom Festival Invites Guests to Celebrate Spring in Style at the Pink Tie Dinner Party Fundraiser  Tickets on sale now for annual party with a purpose  Washington, D.C. [MARCH 9, 2022] – Toast to the […]