Georgetown’s John Thompson, First Black Coach to Win NCAA Championship, Dies at 78
• August 31, 2020

In 2016, Georgetown University dedicated the John Thompson Jr. Athletic Center, next to McDonough Gymnasium on the west side of the main campus.

Republican Convention Launched With Trump’s Nomination in Charlotte
• August 24, 2020

The next four evenings, Monday through Thursday, will be devoted to mostly virtual convention events focused on celebrating the homeland.   

Police Seek Suspect in P St. Armed Robbery; Stabbing on 30th St.
• August 20, 2020

On Aug. 18, there was an armed robbery in Georgetown, and also protests near restaurants. A stabbing occurred early the following morning.

Convention-Unlike-Any-Other Has Some Good Points
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For one thing, media pundits across the political spectrum have remarked that the on-site roll call was more refreshing and relevant than credentialed delegates in a large hall.  

D.C. COVID Deaths Pass 600
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The District’s reported data for Wednesday, August 19, 2020, includes 55 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 13,409.

Democrats Open Unconventional Convention
• August 17, 2020

D.C. events include a kickoff at 6:30 p.m. with former Georgia Sen. Carol Moseley Braun, and the opening event at 7:30 p.m. with former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and Mayor Muriel Bowser. 

Fire at Four Seasons Disrupts Guests, Weddings
• August 15, 2020

A spa manager at the Four Seasons Hotel was preparing the pool and spa for guests when the hotel’s emergency siren started to wail on Aug. 15.

Business Ins & Outs: ICYMI Update
• August 13, 2020

In case you missed it, we’ve compiled a select rundown since February. For the Ins, the amount is approximately 23 (11 soon to open); for the Outs, about 20.

Key Bridge Jumper Rescued by Private Boater
• August 12, 2020

An adult male jumped off the east side of Key Bridge around 8:30 p.m., Monday, August 10. He was rescued by a private boater on the Potomac River and brought to […]

D.C. Updates List of High-Risk States; Removes Delaware
• August 10, 2020

DC Health released an updated list of high-risk states where the seven-day moving average of daily new COVID-19 cases is 10 or more per 100,000 persons on Aug. 10. Mayor […]