Georgetowner Edith Nalle Schafer Dies at 94
• November 5, 2025

Edith Nalle Schafer, a writer, landscape designer and keen observer of her milieu, died peacefully on October 15, 2025, at Ingleside at Rock Creek in Washington, DC. She was 94 […]

Remembering Ronald “Ron” Haley (1953-2024)
• November 4, 2024

By Mary Wadland, courtesy of TheZebra.org Ronald Edward Haley was born on April 27,1953, in Washington, D.C. He was born to the late Harold and Christine Haley. He peacefully entered […]

An American Voice: James Earl Jones, 1931-2024
• September 12, 2024

Actor James Earl Jones — the phrase seems redundant — who rose to stardom when opportunities for Blacks were few and brought role after role to memorable life for half […]

In Memoriam: James Bracco
• July 17, 2024

The Georgetown Business Improvement District’s former executive director, Jim Bracco, died on May 21 after a long battle with cancer.   The BID offered the following remembrance: “Jim came from a […]

Remembering Jack Quinn (1949-2024): D.C. Lobbyist, Influencer and Family Man
• May 13, 2024

Everyone in town knows Jack and Susanna Quinn. The duo were a fixture at many balls, galas, and paramount events in the city. Sure, Jack and Susanna were a power […]

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” […]

Town Topics Feb. 21, 2018
• February 21, 2018

By Peggy Sands and Robert Devaney Deputy Mayor for Education Resigns, Chancellor Follows Deputy Mayor for Education Jennifer Niles resigned Feb. 16. Four days later, at close of business on Tuesday, […]

The Passing of 4 Musical Luminaries
• November 24, 2017

Think: Mel Tellis, David Cassidy, Della Reese, Jon Hendricks and listen to what sounds or lyrics, what lament or blues riffs emerge in your head, like road stops for a musical pony express.  

No Rumor: Liz Smith Dies at 94
• November 16, 2017

Smith, who died Nov. 12, was known for many things and by many names, notably the “Grande Dame of Dish.” The title “New Yorker” would have pleased her (a Fort Worth, Texan) too.