Hyde-Addison School Project on Track for July 1

February 11, 2019

The reconstructed school, Georgetown’s only public elementary school, is expected to open in August, on time. We’ll find out later if the project ended up on budget.

Celebrating the Year of the Pig in Chinatown (photos)


The Feb. 10 parade, which featured traditional lion and dragon dances, firecrackers, beauty pageant winners and community groups, was organized by the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association.

Cupid’s Undie Run Marks 10th Year in D.C. (photos)

February 10, 2019

On Feb. 10, several hundred hardy individuals jogged along city streets wearing nothing but their underwear to raise money for charity in D.C.’s Cupid’s Undie Run.

Cross MacKenzie’s Last Picture Shows on Book Hill

February 5, 2019

Co-owners Rebecca Cross and her husband, photographer Maxwell MacKenzie, are relocating the gallery to their new home in Hillsboro, Virginia.

Management of Highbridge Apartments — Formerly the Georgetown Retirement Complex — Accused of Scam

February 4, 2019

The would-be first leasee forwarded all the documents to D.C.’s attorney general, who, she was told, has started an investigation.

Style Resolutions for 2019

January 22, 2019

Whether it is time to get it together, turn it up or start fresh, here are our resolutions to move through the year in style.

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.