George Michael and Carrie Fisher — The Stars Keep Falling. . .

January 3, 2017

Our most recent losses: Michael on Christmas, Fisher today.

Todd Fisher: Debbie Reynolds Is ‘Now With Carrie’


The Hollywood legend, born Mary Frances Reynolds in El Paso, died yesterday, the day after the death of her daughter, Carrie Fisher.

Weekend Round Up December 29, 2016


Holiday Weekend Number Two is here. Below are a few ways to wave 2016 goodbye (or good riddance) and welcome 2017 — you’ll find more in a separate article in this newsletter. Happy New Year from The Georgetowner!

Missing Yoga Teacher Found Dead in Car on M Street; Suspect in Custody

December 29, 2016

Vigils are being held tonight for the victim, actress and yoga instructor Tricia Lynn McCauley.

D.C.’s Electors — All Democrats — Cast Votes Today

December 23, 2016

Beginning 5 p.m. today at the John A. Wilson Building: an event that is not normally newsworthy.

Weekend Round Up December 22, 2016


The Washington Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ ends this Saturday, which is both Christmas Eve and the first night of Chanukah. Christmas Day falls on a Sunday this year, a good day to take the family to the Washington Harbour for skating, to National Harbor for “Ice!” or to the Kennedy Center for the annual All-Star Jazz Jam. Happy Holidays!

Christmas Lights Aglow from Capitol to Georgetown Waterfront (photos)


Taking in — and taking photos of — the light displays is a holiday tradition in Washington.

2016’s Dearly Departed: Many, But Not Only, Musicians


“The Greatest” and his photographer, politicians, journalists, writers and also the victims of terrorism.

Bob Pincus Retiring From EagleBank

December 22, 2016

Pincus joined the boards of the bank and its holding company when Fidelity & Trust Bank merged with EagleBank in 2008.

1 (or Maybe 3) of a Kind: Exit Zsa Zsa


The last of those unforgettable Gabor sisters left us yesterday at age 99.