Google’s Eric Schmidt Buys Jackie House
• February 14, 2024

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 
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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 […]

Editorial: Where, What Is the Vision for D.C.?
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The proposed move of the Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals from the Capital One Arena in downtown D.C. to Alexandria’s Potomac Yard has rattled hometown sports fans, residents, pundits and […]

Downtowner: New Divorce Law; Metro Fares; Cicadas; Carjackings
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D.C. Law Removes Waiting Period Before Divorce   There’s a new law in the District jettisoning the waiting period for couples who want to divorce. The law is in response to […]

Editorial: Dads, Brads & Chads, Let Taylor Swift Be!  
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The Super Bowl may be over, but there’s a lasting argument popping up on the internet: does Taylor Swift detract from NFL games? We believe the answer to be absolutely […]

Opinion: What Happened to Historic, Safe, and Clean Georgetown?
• February 12, 2024

I have lived in Georgetown for more than 30 years – first on 32nd Street with my wife, Noel, and then on P Street where I raised my three children. […]

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

L’Avant-Garde Welcomes Partner Chef Sébastien Giannini 
• February 10, 2024

Georgetown’s elegant French restaurant at 2915 M St. NW renews its commitment to an authentic French experience, partnering with chef Sébastien Giannini — “and inviting guests to fall in love, […]

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 […]