Georgetown’s Unique and Tranquil Chinese Tea House Closes
• January 30, 2023

The minute you closed the door at Ching Ching Cha, the Chinese tea house and shop, near the C&O Canal at 1063 Wisconsin Ave. NW, leaving behind the noisy cars […]

Public Safety: Major Crimes Skewing Younger in D.C., Latest MPD Reports
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A major puzzle in the D.C. crime scene is how so many young people end up on the “wrong side of the law.” Juvenile arrests for carjacking or gun offenses […]

GU Unveils Georgetown ‘Jack The Bulldog’ Bobblehead 
• January 26, 2023

Hot dog! The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled a Georgetown University “Jack the Bulldog” bobblehead in honor of the mascot’s fourth birthday which was yesterday. The bobbleheads are […]

N Street House Fire Provides Safety Lesson
• January 23, 2023

A Sunday morning fire in a Georgetown home was prompted by incorrect disposal of fireplace ashes from the previous night. The homeowner had believed the material was not a fire […]

Iranian Pro-Democracy Marchers Rally Before Ukrainian Embassy in Georgetown
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Saturday afternoon shoppers along Georgetown’s M Street seemed surprised as police shut down traffic to make way for a protest march of “between 500 to 1500” expected protesters (per a […]

Business Ins & Outs: Nike, Banana Republic Toppled
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We thought we’d begin with the Outs, as the loss of Nike and Banana Republic is a big deal. Out: Banana Republic Another fallen retail legend. The Banana Republic at […]

Georgetown Main Street’s ‘Coffee & Community’ to Boost Business Vibrancy
• January 19, 2023

“To build a stronger Georgetown community with our neighbors and among small businesses,” was a primary new year’s objective for Georgetown Main Street (GMS) at the turn of 2023. So, […]

Happy 100th Birthday, Key Bridge!
• January 17, 2023

On this date, Jan. 17, Key Bridge opened to traffic and pedestrians in 1923. It is Washington’s oldest surviving road bridge across the Potomac River and was added to the […]

Calvin Cafritz (1931-2023) 
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Calvin Cafritz, the eldest son of real estate developer Morris Cafritz, died last week at the age of 91. Cafritz’s passing was confirmed by the charitable organization named after Morris […]

Special Neighborhood Hang Out: Say Cheese!  
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“I never thought my little café would become such a popular neighborhood hangout,” said Suzy Nabil, owner and some would say “the Spirit” of Say Cheese! at 1132 29th St. NW. Nabil […]