Mapping Georgetown: Booeymonger Tales

September 12, 2022

Grab a Sandwich — maybe a Patty Hearst or a Tuna Turner? We’ve got some Booeymonger stories for you! A few years back, The Washington Post described Booeymonger’s history and […]

Georgetown’s ‘Art All Night’ Set for Friday, Sept. 23

September 8, 2022

Georgetown’s Art All Night will return for its second year along the Wisconsin Avenue business corridor on Friday, September 23 from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and the festival’s organizers […]

Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s Heritage Comes Alive  


Mexican icons Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s revolutionary art and politics, as well as their stormy relationship, come to life in an amazing presentation: “Mexican Geniuses: A Frida & Diego […]

DC Swim Week Bounces Back with Bright and Bold Bikinis


DC Swim Week made its Washington return on Friday September 2 after a two-year hiatus. The Hamilton Hotel’s Shuyler Luxury Event Space was a fabulous venue for the runway show […]

D.C. Students’ Pandemic Learning Loss Higher Than U.S. Average

September 6, 2022

Just released scores from the national academic report on elementary and high school academic achievement known as PARCC, show that school children in Washington, D.C., public and charter schools experienced […]

Mapping Georgetown: An Officer and a Gentleman


When I first noticed Officer Jackson, I was entering the gates of the Georgetown’s great Dumbarton Oaks Gardens in the 3100 block of R Street NW. Assisting a small group […]

National Book Festival Returns to an In-Person Experience (photos)

September 5, 2022

“The reading of all good books is like a conversation with the finest men of past centuries.” ― René Descartes Over the course of its 20-year history, the Library of […]

What Dogs Can Teach Us on National Dog Day

August 25, 2022

How fitting that National Dog Day is tomorrow, Aug. 26, perfectly settled into the lazy, hazy dog days of summer. We’re all enjoying the last bit of relaxing sunshine before […]

Tips for School Success 

August 17, 2022

So it’s August, school’s approaching, and you’re pondering how to have a successful school year. Okay, probably not. You’re just trying to enjoy the fleeting, precious last days of summer. […]

Kids Korner: School Is Coming! ☹ ☹ 😊   


School is coming… and this year, I will be in the 3rd grade. I know kids going into pre-K, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade and 8th grade. […]