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 […]

RIP Brenna
• August 22, 2018

Clothier Louis Everard’s beloved cocker spaniel, Brenna, often seen greeting guests and passersby outside his shop at 1802 Wisconsin Ave. NW, passed away after 12 loving years on earth. “I […]

Powell Allen Moore, 1938-2018
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Powell Allen Moore, 80, one of the most influential Georgia Republicans in Washington, D.C., and husband of Citizens Association of Georgetown President Pamla Moore, died Aug. 13 in the nation’s […]

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.

Jerry Lewis Goes Silent at 91
• August 21, 2017

The manic comedian and filmmaker, who became a star paired with laid-back Dean Martin, died Aug. 20 in Las Vegas.

Singers Glen Campbell and Barbara Cook Pass On
• August 10, 2017

Both Campbell and Cook had second acts after career and personal setbacks.

Sam Shepard, Cool ‘Disco’ Dan: Unique American Identifiers
• July 31, 2017

They were American types, not because of race or color, not as artists in terms of stature or genre, but as American identifiers.