Nina Richardson: 1944-2024

February 20, 2024

Nina Leake Richardson of Washington, D.C., died Feb. 7 at the age of 79, following a two-year battle with glioblastoma.  The following was provided by the family to the media. […]

Jerry Libin: 1936-2024


Jerome B. “Jerry” Libin of Washington, D.C., passed away peacefully at his home on Feb. 2, after a long battle with cancer. He was 87.  The following was provided by […]

100-Year-Old Georgetown Garden Club Preparing May 11 Garden Tour   

February 14, 2024

Though the weather’s still damp and chilly, there are a few spring buds and green shoots peeking out, here and there, all over Georgetown, and in some spots the bright […]

Google’s Eric Schmidt Buys Jackie House


Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and his wife Wendy purchased the historic mansion where widow Jacqueline Kennedy resided in 1964 at 3017 N St. NW, Politico first reported. The Schmidts […]

91st Georgetown House Tour, April 20 


Since 1931, the Georgetown House Tour has raised millions to support charities that serve those in need in Georgetown and beyond. On Saturday, April 20, St. John’s Episcopal Church will […]

Georgetown’s Hyde-Addison Elementary School Evacuated for Bomb Threat 

February 12, 2024

Children from kindergarten to fifth grade at Hyde-Addison Elementary School at 3219 O St. NW were evacuated for approximately two hours on Thursday afternoon Feb. 1 after the school received […]

Crime: ‘Secure DC Omnibus’ Crime Package Clears D.C. Council; Georgetown Spa Robbery


One vote down, one to go. With the mayor’s full endorsement, Ward 2 Council member Brooke Pinto’s “Secure DC Omnibus” crime package passed unanimously Feb. 6, with amendments, in the […]

Black History Month Celebrated, Explored in Holy Trinity, Citizens Association Event 

February 7, 2024

In honor of Black History Month, Holy Trinity Church at 3513 N St. NW and the Citizens Association of Georgetown presented “Black Georgetown: The Story of a Proud Community with […]

ANC 2E: Shootings, Carjackings, DOJ Response; Schools Improve; Sacco Departs

February 5, 2024

The February meeting of the Georgetown-Burleith-Hillandale Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC 2E), held Jan. 29, was filled with solid news, much welcomed civility and met in person for the first time […]

Crime: Omnibus Crime Bill Up for Vote; Carjacking Victim Mourned in Georgetown


Georgetown’s primary legislative crime-fighter – Ward 2 Council member Brooke Pinto, Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety of the D.C. Council – is urging her constituents […]