Joey Filosa (1956-2021)

September 16, 2021

When we first sought out a standard obituary on  Joey  Filosa, it could not be found. Turns out, the longtime Georgetowner was far more worthy of something beyond your standard newspaper obit. After a battle […]

Cynthia Pepper Reed, Noted Interior Designer and Georgetown Shop Owner (1948-2021)

May 20, 2021

Cynthia Pepper Reed died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on May 13, after a valiant fight against cancer. Born in Atlanta, Georgia on June 7, 1948 to Virginia “Jennie” […]

National Portrait Gallery Honors John McCain With Memorial Photo (video)

August 27, 2018

The National Portrait Gallery today honored the life and legacy of the late John McCain by hanging his photograph for an indefinite period in the museum’s In Memoriam space on […]

In Memoriam: Portrait Gallery Displays Barbara Bush Photo (Video)

April 19, 2018

The portrait, which shows the former first lady on the White House grounds with her springer spaniel, Millie, by her side, was installed April 18, the day after her death. It will remain on view in the museum’s In Memoriam space through April 29.

Jeffrey Gildenhorn, 1943–2017 

July 6, 2017

The iconoclastic D.C. restaurant owner, boxing commissioner and candidate for mayor died June 26 at age 74.