St. John’s Defeats Georgetown in OT Thriller (photos)

January 6, 2019

The loss brings the Hoyas’ Big East record to an even one win and one loss. They next face conference opponent Xavier in an away game on Wednesday, Jan. 9.

Muriel Bowser Re-Inaugurated as D.C. Mayor

January 3, 2019

In getting reelected, Bowser followed in the big footsteps of Marion Barry and Anthony Williams, the only D.C. mayors to win reelection, a feat that not even her mentor Adrian Fenty was able to pull off.          

Georgetown Overwhelms Howard 102-67 in Hoops Action (photos)

December 30, 2018

The Georgetown University Hoyas (10-3) soundly defeated their city rival, the Howard University Bison (6-8) 102-67 on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 29 in basketball action at the Capital One Arena in […]

Christmastime in the Nation’s Capital (photos)

December 24, 2018

Photographer Jeff Malet has created a festive gallery of holiday-season images from around Washington, D.C.

Navy Band Holiday Concerts Ring in the Season (photos)

December 20, 2018

Featured along with the Concert Band at the Dec. 15 and 16 performances at DAR Constitution Hall were Navy Band ensembles the Sea Chanters, Country Current and the Cruisers.

‘We Choose to Go to the Moon’ at the Portrait Gallery (photos)

December 14, 2018

The final performance of the dance piece, choreographed by Dana Tai Soon Burgess, will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 18, at 6:30 pm.

Family Follows Tree from Oregon to Washington

December 6, 2018

Following the Dec. 6 lighting ceremony, the Capitol Christmas Tree, an 80-foot-tall, 8,300-pound noble fir, will be lit from dusk until 11 p.m. nightly during the holiday season.

Capitol Buzz: Lots of Goodbyes

December 3, 2018

Our columnist reports on the loss of George H.W. Bush and the departure (and arrival) of representatives and senators, also recommending some novels and memoirs.

Celebrating Hanukkah at National Menorah Lighting (photos)


This year marked the 40th lighting of the National Menorah, a free event, open to the public, that dates back to 1979, when Jimmy Carter was president.

Basketball Hoyas Off to a Flying Start (photos)

November 29, 2018

Coach Patrick Ewing’s Georgetown University men’s basketball squad extended their record to 6-1 this week with home victories over the Campbell Flying Camels and the Richmond Spiders.