New Commander for MPD’s 2nd District

January 21, 2019

Duncan Bedlion was appointed commander of the Second District within the Metropolitan Police Department last week, succeeding Commander Melvin Gresham.

Women March in D.C. to Protest Trump and His Policies (photos)


This year’s march came against the backdrop of a partial government shutdown, which began on Dec. 22 after the president refused to back down on his demand for border wall funding.

‘Town Crier’ Ray Kukulski Has Died

January 17, 2019

Kukulski collapsed suddenly at Sibley Hospital last Thursday, Jan. 10, apparently of an aneurysm or a brain hemorrhage. He had recently turned 77.

Mayor’s Agent Approves Partial Demolition of Heating Plant

January 14, 2019

The decision removes an obstacle to the developer’s controversial plan to build a high-end condominium building designed by architect David Adjaye overlooking a park designed by landscape architect Laurie Olin.

Shutdown Specials in Georgetown

January 10, 2019

The Georgetown Business Improvement District is promoting a slew of deals as part of its campaign to tell diners, shoppers and visitors that #georgetownisopen during the partial federal shutdown.

Clyde’s CEO John Laytham Dies at 74

January 4, 2019

Laytham, who passed away at Washington Hospital Center on Jan. 3, had been ailing for some time with a long-standing heart condition.

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.          

Happy New Year — We Made It!

December 31, 2018

As we write—or try to write—about the future and things to look forward to in 2019 as well as things to look back to what is really an unfinished year, […]

Wawa Opens in Georgetown

December 20, 2018

President, CEO and “Lead Goose” Chris Gheysens commented on his and everyone’s excitement, noting that the store is “not your typical Wawa.” 

‘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.