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Weekend Roundup, Dec. 19-22
The Homegrown Terrorism of Mass Shootings
• August 7, 2019
Today there are 31 people dead, who woke up Saturday morning not knowing they wouldn’t make it through the night. But when all the names are named, let’s not call them victims. Let’s call out their names.
The Dog Days of Summer
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It almost goes without saying that Georgetown loves its dogs. They’re all around, and whether, small or large, they seem quite in charge. But it’s a mutual love affair – […]
The Freedom of Toni Morrison
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When she learned of the much-honored novelist’s death, our writer thought about all that Morrison meant to her as a writer and a black woman.
Cook on a Whim: No-Churn Blueberry Swirl Ice Cream
• August 1, 2019
With this inaugural column, sharing the perfect recipe for August’s arrival, The Georgetowner welcomes food writer Anita Parris Soule of Cook on a Whim.
Maureen Dowd Party Trashed on Twitter
• July 29, 2019
The dust-up concerned the New York Times columnist’s July 24 party at her N Street home for Times colleague Carl Hulse and his new book.
Dean & DeLuca Closes After 26 Years
• July 23, 2019
The Georgetown location on M Street was the third Dean & Deluca store — and its first outside New York City, where the company was founded in SoHo in 1977.
Sticx Eatery Coming to Wisconsin Ave.
• July 18, 2019
Expect to see such items as chicken meatballs, grilled and skewered veggies, tofu on a stick and shrimp teriyaki. Owner Aung Myint is also looking forward to bringing a dish called “hoi jor” to the menu.
Armstrong’s Spacesuit Back on Display at Smithsonian (photos)
• July 17, 2019
A cleaned and restored suit was unveiled on Tuesday to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the launch of Apollo 11. The late astronaut’s son and grandson were in attendance.
Endless Possibilities
• July 10, 2019
AFTER AN EXTENSIVE RENOVATION, THIS EAST VILLAGE TOWNHOUSE IS READY FOR IT BEST AND MOST BEAUTIFUL LIFE. Jeff Akseizer’s philosophy is simple. “I design homes that I’d want to live […]
Jackie Kennedy’s Francophilia
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In the 1950s, Jacqueline Kennedy was a young congressional wife taking courses in American history at Georgetown University, just a short walk from her home. I can see her now: […]
