BID Members Vote on 5 More Years and 5% Tax Increase — Deadline Is Tomorrow

May 2, 2024

Vote Extended Through May 3  The 25-year-old Georgetown Business Improvement District has extended the voting deadline on the new GBID Board which approved 5-year plan and 5-percent tax rate increase […]

Weekend Roundup: May 2 through May 5

May 1, 2024

Another May spring weekend awaits! Don’t miss the annual Running of the Chihuahuas at The Wharf, Mount Vernon’s Revolutionary War Weekend, and of course, an evening with Georgetown’s own Kitty […]

White House Correspondents’ Parties Talk of the Town

April 29, 2024

Washington’s annual nerd prom — the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner and its attendant parties before and after — saw a bit of revival this weekend. Some of the usual […]

Olympian Home, Anyone?


Mike and Lisa Weiss are talented individuals. Michael is a two-time Olympian and U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Famer who partnered with Lisa on his choreography routines. He has since […]

Weekend Roundup, April 25 through April 28

April 24, 2024

Happy White House Correspondents’ Dinner Weekend! In addition to those events, there is plenty more to do including a new exhibit and ballet at The National Portrait Gallery, Mount Vernon’s […]

Downtown Stunner: La Grande Boucherie


It was quite the restaurant opening party of 400 attendees last week at the corner of 14th and G Street NW in an old bank building that was shuttered for […]

On Broadway, Georgetown: What’s New and What’s Hot


By Mark Edelman Headed to the Big Apple in the next few weeks? Here’s a rundown of the season’s new shows on Broadway. These titles stood out for me on […]

Onstage, Georgetown: Getting Hot for Plays, Musicals


By Mark Edelman Summer is on its way. Before it gets too hot in Washington, buy your tickets (and air-conditioned comfort) to these plays and musicals around town. AMM(I)GONE    […]

Longtime Q St. Resident, Dr. Cynthia Ray Putchat Dies

April 22, 2024

Dr. Cynthia Ray Putchat, 69, who practiced clinical psychology in Washington, D.C., for 39 years, died hours after the solar eclipse on April 9. Her death was announced by her […]

Happy Earth Day!


Happy Earth Day! It’s time to honor our planet with easy, simple ways to make just a small difference on the world. Almanac.com has put together a list of great […]