Halloween Fun in Georgetown

November 1, 2018

From 9 p.m. until midnight, M Street was gridlocked with pedestrians dressed as (and cars full of) pirates, ghosts, witches and zombies.

Tree Lovers Decry Loss of Magnolia


One of the two tall magnolia trees at 3017 N St. NW was taken down last month after it was determined to be unviable. The action prompted criticism by neighbors.

Ginkgo Tree Brouhaha in Town

October 29, 2018

The decision to cut down two female gingko trees on the 2700 block of Olive Street in Georgetown ignited an email conversation around town and the city.

Police Advisory: Halloween in Georgetown


This Wednesday into the early hours of Thursday, there will be parking restrictions and street closures in Georgetown, as D.C.’s oldest and most haunted neighborhood celebrates Halloween.

ANC Monday: Montrose Park, Magnolias, Exorcist Steps

October 27, 2018

Just in time for Halloween, the application to the Historic Preservation Review Board for the landmarking of the Exorcist Steps will be discussed at tonight’s ANC meeting.

Traffic Plans for Foggy Bottom Shared

October 22, 2018

There was lively discussion around a controversial proposal to close off the parkway to motor vehicles under the Kennedy Center River Terrace, reserving that stretch for pedestrian and bicycle use.

Holy Trinity School Celebrates 200 Years


Many a Georgetown and Washington family can say their children attended the school, now with an upper school and a lower school on 36th Street, hugging Holy Trinity Church in the center of the block.

2 Jacks Launch Potomac Paddle Pub

October 15, 2018

This pub is environmentally friendly, outdoorsy and unique, basically all the things that the average Georgetown bar is not these days.

George Hemphill on Selling Art in D.C.

October 11, 2018

Hemphill Fine Arts has presented more than 200 shows, in the last 10 years broadening its offerings by focusing on the Washington Color School and mid-20th-century African American art.

All God’s Creatures’ Special Day

October 7, 2018

At the Blessing of the Animals at St. John’s Church in Georgetown on Oct. 7, there were treats for four-footers and their humans. All behaved admirably on sacred ground.