Fire at Wisconsin Avenue and P Street

April 6, 2017

About 7 p.m., April 5, a fire broke out on the second floor of 1510 Wisconsin Ave. NW at Grina Architects. Three second floor windows spewed smoke after being smashed […]

A Georgetown Legend Returns: Patrick Ewing Named Hoyas Basketball Coach

April 5, 2017

When Georgetown University — somewhat reluctantly and with some sorrow — did not rehire basketball coach John Thompson III after two losing seasons in row and another denial to the […]

Main Streets DC’s Budget Increase Bodes Well for Georgetown


The Georgetown-Burleith Advisory Neighborhood Commission passed a unanimous motion April 3 supporting a Georgetown Main Streets Program. Many persons are asking about what the nonprofit is and what it would […]

Georgetown’s Synagogue Awaits New Rabbi


The search lasted almost three years, but Georgetown’s orthodox synagogue Kesher Israel now awaits the arrival this summer of the congregation’s newly chosen rabbi: Hyim Shafner. “He seems to be […]

10 Groups to Get D.C. Funds to Protect Immigrants


On March 1, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced she was establishing a $500,000 discretionary fund to protect immigrants residing in the city from deportation. Proposals were requested from nonprofit organizations and law […]

Mayor’s March Madness All About Economic Development

March 30, 2017

The Ronald Reagan Building hosted a “pre-solicitation event” March 24, showcasing District initiatives that need partners.

Cherry Blossom Show Goes On

March 27, 2017

While some blossoms were damaged by the cold snap, expect a brilliance of pink and white soon enough along the Tidal Basin and other spots in town.

Mayor: Hotel Hive ‘Gets’ D.C.

March 22, 2017

Lots of official events with D.C.’s mayor and Council members are perfunctory and, well, official. But some are really fun as well. The March 6 launch of the 83-room Hotel […]

Four Seasons Condo Plans Welcomed

March 16, 2017

There were oohs and aahs last Thursday night when architect David Adjaye presented his renovation plans for the West Heating Plant.

Mayor: Hotel Hive ‘Gets’ D.C.

March 13, 2017

Mayor Bowser got behind the bar at the March 6 launch of the District’s first “micro-lifestyle” hotel in Foggy Bottom.