Festival Showcases Cultures of Armenia, Catalonia (photos)
• July 9, 2018

At this year’s Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Catalans stood on each other’s shoulders, building towers called castells as high as eight levels over the National Mall.

Big Hole, Big Crane at Hyde-Addison
• July 2, 2018

The east and north footings, which will support the foundation of the expanded elementary school, are due to be completed any day now, along with the final removal of rock from the excavated site.  

Plastic Straws Could Be Out the Door
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A 2017 documentary titled “Straws” is drawing as much attention to plastic straws as Al Gore’s “An Inconvenient Truth” did to climate change. However, no group of skeptics about the dangers of plastic straws has appeared (as yet).

Classic French Makeup Looks
• June 27, 2018

Please note: The Skin Care and Makeup Workshop scheduled for Wednesday, July 18, at Own Your Wonder has been postponed. A new date in September will be announced in The […]

Scotland for the Weekend
• June 20, 2018

With new nonstop service between Dulles and Edinburgh, a quick getaway to Scotland should be on your travel agenda for the next long weekend. I was on the inaugural United […]

Up on the Roof: Rosewood Celebrates Summer
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With its panoramic views, plush sofas and beautiful landscaping, the Rooftop at Rosewood Washington, D.C., has become a cozy haven for those “in the know.” This summer, the Rooftop — […]

Andres Helps O’Connell Celebrate 40 Years
• June 18, 2018

The Georgetowner takes this opportunity to heartily congratulate Patrick O’Connell on the 40th anniversary of the beloved Inn at Little Washington and welcome José Andrés to Georgetown.

Warrior-Scholar Project Provides Education for Veterans
• June 12, 2018

America is always looking for ways to help its military veterans — and education can provide one of the best. The Warrior-Scholar Project, headquartered in Washington, D.C., gives active veterans […]

Cultural Leadership & Cocktails: Meet Chris Whittle, June 14
• June 7, 2018

Education visionary Chris Whittle will share his philosophy of the first international K-12 school concept, the Whittle School & Studios, which will grow to 30 campuses across the globe over the next decade.

Summer Wedding Destinations
• June 6, 2018

By Selma Khenissi and Stephanie Green So, you’re engaged. Or, you and your current spouse have decided to renew your vows. Congratulations on this big step. After the euphoria wears […]