Weekend Roundup, Dec. 7 – 10
• December 7, 2023

As the holiday season continues to delight, more events are popping up every day! Visit The Strathmore for a Bach Christmas Oratorio and a Celtic Christmas show, see Step Afrika’s […]

Crime: Gun Violence Raises City Homicide Tally to 20-Year High
• August 7, 2023

In addition to police sirens wailing around the city in the early days of August, national newspaper headlines again blared messages of out-of-control shootings and homicides in the nation’s capital.  […]

Downtowner News: WH Cocaine, French Bulldogs, Soccer, Frederick Douglass
• July 12, 2023

Hunting for the Source of Cocaine Found at White House   The White House was evacuated for a short time over the July 4 holiday weekend while President Joe Biden was at […]

Weekend Roundup, June 22 – 25
• June 22, 2023

The summer solstice has welcomed us into a season of full-on sunny days, warm nights and lots of things to do. As we celebrate the new season, here’s your latest […]

Q&A with Women Cultural Leaders: Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden
• March 10, 2022

Our spring arts preview featured 19 women cultural leaders in Washington, D.C. We wanted to spend the next 19 newsletters featuring each of these women, giving them their own time […]

Mayor Cuts Ribbon on $440M Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge
• September 7, 2021

Mayor Muriel Bowser and District Department of Transportation Acting Director Everett Lott cut the ribbon today on the new Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge. They were joined by federal and local […]

Weekly Arts Round Up, April 15, 2021
• April 15, 2021

Ford’s is presenting a radio play and GALA will reopen with a show about radio plays. This Saturday: a streamed performance by the Thalea String Quartet.

Featured Property: Hidden Treasure in Capitol Hill
• May 7, 2020

Built in 1850 and once owned by Frederick Douglass, the carriage house now makes a stunning contrast to the nearby Victorian-era (and older) homes.

Weekend Round Up December 19, 2019
• December 19, 2019

The World Squash Cup finals will take place on Saturday and the official lighting of the National Menorah on Sunday (the first night of Hanukkah).

Weekend Round Up February 22, 2018
• February 22, 2018

The Atlas Intersections Festival starts intersecting tonight on H Street NE. This weekend only: the Progressive International Motorcycle Show at the Washington Convention Center and the American Craft Show at the Baltimore Convention Center.