Unearthing African American History
As historic as the Oak Hill Cemetery is, an important facet that is largely missing — also from other Georgetown locations — is African American history.
Animals Blessed, Given Medals at St. John’s
After a brief service on Oct. 1, at which St. Francis medals were bestowed on the newly blessed canine faithful, treats were distributed both to four-footers and two-footers.
Weekend Round Up September 28, 2017
October arrives Sunday, along with Glen Echo’s Then & Wow! family day and the Blessing of the Animals in Georgetown at St. John’s.
Last Chance: Textile Museum Director Speaks Thursday
John Wetenhall, director of the George Washington University Museum and the Textile Museum, oversaw the 2015 relocation of the Textile Museum, founded in 1925, from a Kalorama mansion to a modern building on the GW campus.
Sally Quinn Talks About ‘Finding Magic’
During a conversation about her new book at St. John's Church, Quinn spoke about her grappling with God, religion and practices.
Tree Lovers and Killers in Georgetown
Sept. 10 was the annual gathering of Trees for Georgetown, a committee of the Citizens Association of Georgetown. The group’s mission is to plant and maintain the trees that line the neighborhood's residential streets.
2 Men — and Dog — Confront DDOT Contractor in Georgetown
A large portion of sidewalk on 30th and Dumbarton Streets, traditionally Georgetown brick, was nearly covered with a cement-based surface.
First Day of School, Busing for Hyde-Addison Kids
Under the watchful eyes of parents, students from Georgetown's only public elementary school, now being renovated, boarded buses to Meyer School.
Special Georgetown ANC Meeting: Water St. Crime, Grace St. Wine
Two matters took up most of the special one-hour meeting of the Georgetown-Burleith Advisory Neighborhood Commission on Wednesday, Aug. 9.
