Georgetown’s Chaia to Expand Nationally

July 18, 2022

“Chaia means life. And taco means taco. At Chaia we live for tacos.” — Chaia co-founder Bettina Stern Few lunch pleasures in Washington, D.C., are as serene as taking out a […]

Century-old Morgan’s Pharmacy Gets New Owner


Morgan Care Pharmacy, the 110-year-old business at the corner of 30th and P Streets NW, has a new owner. For the 33-year-old Sahar Kassem, owning and managing an independent pharmacy […]

Kids Korner: Georgetown Summers

July 13, 2022

Georgetown in the summer is the BEST!   Rose Park Farmers Market: Every week I ask to go. I like the cherry pie filling (we made a few pies), fudge brownies, homemade […]

ANC Highlights, July 2022 

July 11, 2022

Briefings from Anthony Lanier of EastBanc, Mayor Bowser’s office, Ward 2 Council Member Brooke Pinto’s office, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), and Georgetown Main Street highlighted this month’s Advisory Neighborhood […]

Palisades 4th of July Parade Lights Up MacArthur Blvd.

July 5, 2022

Photos by Patrick G. Ryan The 56th annual Fourth of July parade in Washington, D.C.’s Palisades neighborhood made a strong and sunny comeback this year. The happily, loosey-goosey, fun-loving mixture […]

On My Blocks of Independence: Growing Up at 30th & P in Georgetown

June 23, 2022

On my blocks of independence… buying gum… neighbors helping neighbors… saying goodbye to local havens and hello to new owners… Growing up near 30th and P Street NW, my first […]

Pride Perspectives on D.C. Streets

June 21, 2022

D.C. streets were brimming with boisterous crowds, traffic cones and glittery party favors June 11 as the city hosted its Pride Parade through the Logan and Dupont Circle neighborhoods. As […]

Business Ins & Outs — End of an Era: Sara’s Market Closes Tuesday


A Georgetown tradition of more than a century is ending in less than a week. Sara’s Market at 3008 Q St. NW will shut its doors for good at the […]

Weekend Round Up, June 16–20

June 16, 2022

Happy Father’s Day and Juneteenth weekend! There are lots of things to do, including a performance by The American Pops Orchestra tonight, the singer Pharrell bringing all his friends to […]

Kids Korner: Georgetown Garden Tour  and Pools 

June 15, 2022

O Street News May 2022    I walked in the rain puddles to see the Georgetown Garden Tour. The Tour had many gardens this year, so I had to walk ALL […]