Nobel Laureates Feted at House of Sweden
• December 10, 2018

Four Nobel laureates attended a Nov. 13 celebration at House of Sweden: Paul Romer (Economics), George P. Smith (Chemistry), Frances Arnold (Chemistry) and James Allison (Physiology or Medicine).

Georgetown Marks Armistice Centenary
• November 12, 2018

A solemn International Service of Remembrance, attended by representatives from nations involved in World War I, was held at Christ Church on Nov. 11.

DAR Unveils New Marker at Oak Hill
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The legacy of William Tyler Page lives on in the American’s Creed, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary. It is still read by new citizens at their naturalization ceremonies.

Taste of Georgetown Soggy But Fun
• September 23, 2018

Despite a fairly continual rain, this year’s edition attracted Georgetown visitors and residents of all ages, including students and families with young children.

A Rising Tide for Boomerang Boat Tours
• August 23, 2018

Boomerang’s Nikki and Dave DuBois have been operating at a busy pace, which gets going around St. Patrick’s Day, accelerates when the cherry blossoms come out and keeps up through New Year’s Eve.

Worm-Sized Snakes Close Down Georgetown Library
• August 9, 2018

Officially ring-necked snakes (Diadophis punctatus), the diminutive reptiles are very commonly found in the northern Virginia region, particularly in moist areas, including river floodplains.

A Summer Picnic and Pedal in Georgetown
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The Rosewood hotel, located at 1050 31st St. NW, now allows guests to rent upscale bicycles packed with a picnic-basket lunch for an afternoon of self-guided touring.

Rollin’ on the River
• August 8, 2018

The 405-mile Potomac isn’t the 2,320-mile Mississippi, and Georgetown isn’t New Orleans or Memphis, but if you come down to our partly tidal river, you’ll find plenty of people who live, work and play there, especially in the summertime.

BID Modifies K St. Reconfiguration
• July 30, 2018

Because the changes have caused unacceptable congestion during evening rush hour, the BID and the District Department of Transportation are making three modifications, effective immediately.

$7 Million Budgeted for Jelleff Rec Center
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Many at the July 23 community-input meeting spoke of needing space for programs from yoga to child care, more senior and teen services and even a nutrition and cooking center.