ArtsWatch: Architect Selected for Bezos Learning Center; Phillips Collection Acquisitions
• August 17, 2023

This month’s ArtsWatch includes a generous donation to the Smithsonian American Art Museum, an architect selected for the new Bezos Learning Center on the National Mall and an official reopening […]

Weekend Roundup, Aug. 17 – 20
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Things are a bit quieter this weekend as we continue moving through the dog days of summer. School starts soon (can you believe it?) so get out and about and […]

News Bytes: Microbursts, GU’s Selective Admissions, GWU Lawsuit
• August 16, 2023

Microbursts Hit Washington   A series of microbursts hit D.C. late last month, causing extensive damage around the city. A microburst occurs when a thunderstorm’s updraft collapses, sending air rushing down […]

August 2023 Auction Block
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This month’s auction block includes a black opal gemstone from Bonhams, a collection of first and early edition volumes from Mark Twain from Weschler’s, a diamond and gold evening clutch […]

The Dog Days of Summer: Dogs of Georgetown
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We asked readers to send us their best photos of their dogs. We got some great ones back, and even included some of our staff dogs too! Hugo & Prudence  […]

Jackie’s Digs & Dogs 
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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis “was a wonderful colleague at Doubleday, where I landed an editorial job after grad school,” said Howard Kaplan, a friend of The Georgetowner and a former co-worker […]

Best Friends, Business Partners Tackle Climate Crisis
• August 14, 2023

Georgetown natives Katherine Ilkhani and Sophia Kianni are both 21 years old. Their peers are busy figuring themselves out, navigating early adulthood. Ilkhani and Kianni, however, are quite accomplished beyond […]

Maui Fire Relief Efforts: Where to Donate
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If you’re looking to help donate to the Maui fire relief efforts, here are a few options including the Maui Humane Society, American Red Cross, Salvation Army, and local Chef […]

In Country: Top 10 Reasons to Visit the Crystal Coast in Late Summer
• August 10, 2023

Looking for the perfect getaway? The Crystal Coast in North Carolina is a popular area for tourists and second-home owners, particularly in the summer. The region offers 85 miles of […]

Weekend Roundup, Aug. 10 – 13
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Happy weekend! Summer is (sadly) winding down, but that does mean more cool activities around town. Check out a tribute at the Exorcist Steps, a hip-hop block party at the […]