Social Scene: The Washington Winter Show Celebrates 70 Years

January 16, 2025

Founded in 1954, The Washington Winter Show, “The Washington Antiques Show,” celebrated 70 years at their annual event. The event is the second oldest charitable antiques show in the U.S. […]

Where to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Life and Legacy This Weekend


Celebrate and honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at these six events. MLK Shabbat: Visions of Freedom and Justice Friday, January 17 Enjoy a moving […]

Inauguration Specials in D.C.

January 15, 2025

Whether you’re celebrating or dreading Inauguration Day, here are five options to commemorate or commiserate with friends, family, or solo. Little Blackbird 3309 Connecticut Ave. NW Little Blackbird is running […]

Outlook 2025: Georgetown’s Community Leaders  Share What’s Ahead 


Georgetown University   We are looking towards a 2025 filled with continued improvement and community across our Washington, D.C., campuses. We continue to work to modernize our Hilltop Campus through the construction […]

Editorial: Heath Care: Change, Yes; Murder, No  

January 14, 2025

 On Dec. 4, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot to death in cold blood outside a Hilton hotel in midtown Manhattan. Even before the arrest of his self-confessed assassin, five […]

Editorial: Meta Pulls the Plug on Fact-Checking  


Last week, Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, announced that it would end its eight-year fact-checking partnership with independent American journalists to identify misinformation on its platforms.    […]

Violent Crime Drops to Lowest Level in 20 Years

January 13, 2025

75 percent of Georgetown Crime Occurred in Business District Areas In 2024, Georgetown, defined by the Police Service Area (PSA) 206 boundary, had a total of 603 reported crimes. Of […]

December 2024 Realty Review

January 6, 2025

It’s time for our Realty Review! On the first Monday of each month, we provide readers with all the data of homes sold in Georgetown from the previous month. In […]

Jimmy Carter Dies at 100

December 29, 2024

“Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States and winner of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, died peacefully Sunday, Dec. 29, at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his […]

Onstage Georgetown, January/February 2025

December 19, 2024

 By Mark Edelman Happy New Year! As the first two months of 2025 roll around, there’s plenty to celebrate on DMV stages. This schedule is replete with plays and musicals […]