Grand Old Man of National Press Club Dies at 98

October 19, 2016

 Ten days after he cut the ribbons at the National Press Club October 5 to dedicate a grandly renovated new lounge in his name, John Cosgrove, 98, the “Grand Old […]

Weekend Round Up October 13, 2016

October 17, 2016

The city is alive with music this weekend, with performances by the California Guitar Trio, saxophonist Jane Ira Bloom, the Choral Arts Chamber Singers, the Capital City Symphony and the Cathedral Choral Society. What else is on? French cooking, German games, garden tours, Halloween screen printing and the Run For The Warriors…

Mayor, 2 Governors Meet About Metro


Stay tuned to find out if the ban on late-night Metro service will be lifted for tonight’s playoff game.

All About Politics: Reading the Voter Demos


White college-educated women who live in the voter-rich suburbs might very well be the group that delivers the presidency to Clinton.

Symphony Head Speaks at George Town Club About ‘Year of Transition’


It’s Christoph Eschenbach’s final season as music director; stepping up is Italian conductor Gianandrea Noseda.

Oct. 14 Launch for ‘Passport to Fall’


A new promotion from the recently formed business group Georgetown Row will make “uptown” Georgetown the place to be this weekend.

Tough to Take: Washington Nationals Fall Short for 2016

October 14, 2016

A season with so much promise and high expectations has once again been cut short here in Washington, D.C. The Washington Nationals, a favorite over the Los Angeles Dodgers, were […]

Last Chance: Meet the NSO’s Executive Director for Breakfast Thursday

October 13, 2016

Don’t wait to RSVP for this month’s Cultural Leadership Breakfast at the George Town Club, featuring National Symphony Orchestra head Rita Shapiro.

Italian American Official: Replace Columbus Day


John Viola has a suggestion based on what the holiday named for the controversial navigator has become.

A Political Hurricane That, Like Matthew, Has Left Wreckage


You could be forgiven if, while watching Sunday’s debate, the thought, “This is what we have come to,” entered your head and stayed there.