Welcome, Abigail Spanberger, First Female Governor of Virginia

January 20, 2026

By Evelyn Keyes Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) delivered her inauguration remarks from the State Capitol following her swearing-in as the 75th governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Dressed in […]

Washington Commanders Owner Josh Harris Buys Halcyon House for $28 Million


Harris Joins Notables, Some of Whom Are Friends, In Acquiring Top Georgetown Real Estate The $28-million sale of Halcyon House was disclosed last week without identifying the new owner. Soon […]

ANC Report: New Year Kicks Off with Updates from Jelleff, Volta Park, More

January 19, 2026

The first ANC2E meeting of the year was held on January 12 and began with the election of ANC officers for 2026, including Anna Noakes serving as executive director. Update […]

Halcyon House Sells for $28 Million. But to Whom? 

January 15, 2026

Halcyon House, one of Washington’s most historic mansions at 3400-3410 Prospect St., N.W., has been sold for $28 million to a residential buyer. It is the highest price ever paid […]

Halcyon Makes Moves

January 14, 2026

Halcyon has announced that they will be introducing a refreshed program model for 2026. The next chapter for them builds on what they say they know works, focuses on support […]

GU Appoints New Government Relations VP  

January 13, 2026

Georgetown University has hired Adrea Turner as the university’s new vice president for government relations and community engagement. Turner began in the position on Jan. 5.    Beginning in 2024, Turner was chief of staff in D.C.’s Office of the Deputy Mayor […]

Public Safety Updates for 2026 


  Washington, D.C., enters the new year with continued progress in crime reduction and a renewed focus on community involvement. While the District has seen meaningful improvements, city leaders and residents alike are […]

Black Is Beautiful: Govinda Gallery Live Spotlights LaMonte McLemore’s Portrait Photography 


By Tom Turco      While it is self-evident that “Black is beautiful,” it was once necessary to assert that notion vigorously to drive it home for a mass U.S. audience. […]

2025 Year in Review in Georgetown  

January 12, 2026

Perusal of the 2025 Year in Review leads to one conclusion …  “Georgetown is hot!” Mayor Muriel Bowser said it, city organizations said it, savvy observers said it. Even the Washingtonian wrote that Georgetown was “cool again” (meaning hot).   More than any other neighborhood in Washington, D.C., Georgetown is lined with businesses […]

Business Ins & Outs: Everard’s, Sprinkles, Brompton Bikes

January 5, 2026

We begin 2026 with two significant Outs — places that brought joy to customers over many years, whether with a new suit or a fresh, frosty cupcake. Still, there are […]