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.

ANC Monday: Small Cell Design, Rodents, Paddle Pub

September 28, 2018

Among the presenters at tonight’s ANC meeting will be Gerard Brown, program manager of the Rodent and Vector Control Division of DC Health.

Initiative 77 Pros, Cons Face D.C. Council

September 17, 2018

Today is the day! Monday, Sept 17, the proponents and opponents of Initiative #77 — the so-called Fair Wage Act — face off in front of Washington DC’s city council […]

Gas Leaks, Explosions ‘Not Unusual’


The photos last Thursday, Sept. 13, were chilling.  Dozens of homes in the Boston suburbs suddenly exploded from unknown gas leaks caused by an aging pipe infrastructure. Some 40 homes […]

Man Killed by Own Car in Glover Park

September 6, 2018

What is believed to be a bizarre accident — the automobile apparently rolling downhill against the man — happened in the rear alley of the 2300 block of Tunlaw Road NW.