March Downtowner
• March 11, 2025

 Unemployment Applications Hit 3-Month High  As of Feb. 22, applications for unemployment benefits have risen to nearly 250,000, a three-month high. The four-week average climbed by 8,500. Some analysts expect […]

Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore’s Passion Behind D.C.’s Cherry Blossoms
• March 10, 2025

Given March is Women’s History Month, did you know that our area’s cherry blossom trees were the product of a woman? Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore, a geographer, photographer and writer who […]

Weekend Roundup: March 6-9
• March 6, 2025

Now that March is well underway, we’ve got lots of activities for the weekend lineup. Check out Kiehl’s grand opening in Georgetown, see a film at a Polish Film Festival […]

Where to Celebrate International Women’s Day
• March 5, 2025

International Women’s Day, which is Saturday, March 8 this year, has been observed since the early 1900s. The day is held within Women’s History Month, which began in 1978 in […]

The 97th Oscars: O’Brien Hosts and ‘Anora’ Wins Big
• March 3, 2025

The 97th Academy Awards began an hour earlier than normal—at 7 p.m.—which was a welcome change for us exhausted East Coast cinephiles who were glad to have the show finish […]

Remembering Roberta Flack (1937-2025)
• February 27, 2025

R&B and pop singer Roberta Flack rose to fame in the early 1970s with hits like “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” and the iconic “Killing Me Softly […]

Weekend Roundup, Feb. 27-March 2
• February 26, 2025

As we round out winter, there are plenty of things to do this weekend including Mardi Gras at The Wharf, a new show at Imagination Stage, an exhibit to kick […]

Legacy on Ice Benefit to Aid Reagan Plane Crash Victims
• February 24, 2025

Monumental Sports & Entertainment, along with U.S. Figure Skating and production team Entertainment Gang, are hosting a live figure skating event on March 2 to support and honor the families […]

February Auction Block
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February auction highlights include a pair of mirrors from Dublin glass sellers Francis and John Booker, a dessert service set, diamond bracelet and more.   Bonhams A French Polychrome Parcel […]

Weekend Roundup: February 20-23
• February 20, 2025

February continues with lots of winter fun including a new celebration at The Yards and a plaque unveiling with the Capitals at Washington Harbour. Have a great weekend! Check Out […]