Celebrating Presidents’ Day, Washington’s Birthday at Mount Vernon
• February 20, 2024

Mount Vernon will celebrate our first president, George Washington, on Feb. 22, (which would have been his 292nd birthday) with free admission. The day will begin at 9:30 a.m. with […]

Weddings & Wegovy: Should You Say ‘I Do’ to the New Weight-loss Drugs?  
• February 15, 2024

Blame it on the algorithm. Before you book a venue, say yes to the dress or sign up for your gift registry, an uninvited guest will crash your joyous moment […]

Super Bowl LVIII: A Recap
• February 12, 2024

It sure would be nice to have the day after the Super Bowl become a national holiday, especially with games like last night’s, which ran over four hours long. In […]

Five Ways to Spend Galentine’s Day in Town
• February 8, 2024

First made popular by the NBC show Parks and Recreation 14 years ago, Galentine’s Day has become an unofficial celebration of sorts. Every February 13, women and girls are encouraged […]

Valentine’s Day Food & Drink Specials
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Valentine’s Day is here. Here are five local food and drink specials perfect for making romantic memories. Book the ‘Couples in the City: Monuments by Moonlight Experience’ at the Four […]

Black History Month Celebrated, Explored in Holy Trinity, Citizens Association Event 
• February 7, 2024

In honor of Black History Month, Holy Trinity Church at 3513 N St. NW and the Citizens Association of Georgetown presented “Black Georgetown: The Story of a Proud Community with […]

Black History: Casting Back a Century in Washington, D.C.
• January 29, 2024

Today, February 1, we joyously celebrate the start of Black History Month for 2024.  Casting our eyes back a century to February 1, 1924, we see both how much daily […]

Education: Summer Camp Roundup
• January 22, 2024

Even though we’re in the middle of winter, summer camp registration is in full swing! Here are some options in the area for all interests and ages.  Summer at Burke  […]

Education: Some Hopeful News on D.C.’s ‘Reading Crisis’ 
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Although D.C. public school students are suffering through a well-documented “reading crisis,” some hopeful signs for progress appear to be emerging on the city’s horizon.  Representing Ward 2 on the […]

Nearby Winter Ski and Snow Fun 
• January 18, 2024

With the D.C. area getting its first 1”+ of snow in over two years this week, here’s a list of great places to ski and enjoy snow sports nearby. If […]