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Holiday Markets Offer Festive Finds for Last-Minute Shoppers
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A Conversation with the Chief Retail Officer for the White House Historical Association Luci Shanahan
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D.C.’s Police Chief Pamela Smith Resigns
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Introducing Georgetown Village’s 2025-2026 Board Members
• October 27, 2025
Georgetown Village is pleased to announce the board members for the 2025–2026 term. We are fortunate to welcome such an exceptional group of engaged and knowledgeable community leaders. Their expertise […]
The Washington Mystics: 2025 Season Recap
• October 7, 2025
The Washington Mystics wrapped the team’s 2025 season with a 66–75 loss to the New York Liberty. It was a challenging year for the Mystics: with a 16-28 record, the […]
Shutdown Specials: Here’s Our List of Discounts for Federal Workers
• October 6, 2025
Shake off the shutdown blues by visiting one of these neighborhood favorites with special deals for federal employees. It’s fair to say that federal workers have been through a lot […]
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Those Against Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) Re-election Bid Get Louder Political strategist Donna Brazile and D.C. Councilmember Robert White (D-At Large) are getting more vocal about requesting Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton […]
The Mayor’s Arts Awards Celebrates The Big 4-0
• September 29, 2025
The 40th Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards, “A Night of Elegance and Inspiration,” was held on September 25 at The National Theatre. It was everything a 40th anniversary should be—a celebration […]
Sawasdee DC: A Taste of Thailand in the Heart of D.C.
• September 15, 2025
By Mia Pech The annual Sawasdee DC Thai Festival on the National Mall returned to Washington, D.C. this weekend, bringing cultural performances, culinary experiences and community celebration to the heart […]
Where to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
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Today marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. What began as a week-long observance under President Lyndon Johnson has since expanded into a full 30 days under President Ronald Reagan. […]
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• September 8, 2025
Hoover Institution Setting Up Shop in D.C. A Washington, D.C., outpost of the Hoover Institution, the Stanford University research center and conservative think tank, will soon set up shop at […]
Sports Column: Commanders Preview
• August 13, 2025
After a long, long drought — we’re talking nearly two decades — the Washington Commanders finally won a playoff game last season. That playoff run fired up Washingtonians more than […]
DowntownerDC: Commanders Are Heading Back to D.C.
• August 11, 2025
Commanders Heading Back to the District The District Council voted earlier this month to approve a deal that would bring the Washington Commanders, D.C.’s NFL team, back to the District […]
