Nobel Laureates Feted at House of Sweden

December 10, 2018

Four Nobel laureates attended a Nov. 13 celebration at House of Sweden: Paul Romer (Economics), George P. Smith (Chemistry), Frances Arnold (Chemistry) and James Allison (Physiology or Medicine).

Kemper Valentine Toast Kicks Off Holiday Season


Institute for Education founders Kathy Kemper and Jim Valentine welcomed neighbors and friends of IFE to their home for their fifth annual Champagne Holiday Kick-Off on Thanksgiving Day.

RTR Sample Sale Returning to Georgetown

December 6, 2018

Online designer clothing and accessory service Rent the Runway will bring its sample sale back to the District from Thursday, Dec. 13, through Saturday, Dec. 23.

31st St. Stabbing Upsets Neighborhood

November 29, 2018

According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the stabbing victim had met earlier on Nov. 28 near Howard University with two persons in a car, which found its way to Georgetown.

ANC Monday: Gas, Water, Ginkgos, Car Barn, Exorcist Steps


On the agenda: “Landmarking Application for Capital Traction Company Union Station and Part of the 36th Street NW Right-of-Way,” aka the Car Barn and the Exorcist Steps.

DC Chamber Lunch and Learn, Nov. 29

November 26, 2018

Rachel E. Ferebee, marketing solutions specialist at Page Global Organic Cyber Solutions, will present on the topic of “Bridging the Gap,” discussing 21st-century business issues.

Amid Shopping Is Giving Tuesday


What’s your favorite charity? Something in the neighborhood, across the nation or at the other side of the world? Tuesday is your chance to make your choice on the stage […]

Christmas In Middleburg

November 21, 2018

There is an unquestionable symbiotic relationship between Georgetown and Middleburg, Virginia. Many residents of each town enjoy spending quality time in the others’ town throughout the year. This is particularly […]

The One That Got Away ‘The Tuscan Child’


Unfortunately, this prolific writer’s heroine does not have the style and panache of Nancy Drew. Rhys Bowen is the pen name for the British woman who has written “The Tuscan […]

Smooth Streets? Not Yet


As the end of fall approaches, the District Department of Transportation’s paving plan for 2018 is nearing shutdown for the winter. But that’s not the end of road construction equipment […]