Cokie Roberts, 1943-2019

September 19, 2019

She had an abundance of the Washington coin of the realm: respect. She also had style, an unwillingness to take guff, a wealth of direct knowledge of the practice of politics and a sparkling personality.

Congress Asks Metro IG to Study Probe of Jack Evans

September 16, 2019

WMATA Inspector General Geoffrey Cherrington told the Washington Post, which first reported the story, that he was still reviewing the congressional request but planned to honor it.

Spotted in Georgetown: Big, Bad … Mountain Lion?


The cat was said to be too big for a domestic feline and its hair was too short. The Smithsonian National Zoo was contacted and said all of its animals were safe.

Tech Tip: The Long-Forgotten Piece of Security for Road Warriors


Make sure your road warriors and remote workers have up-to-date antivirus software on the computers they are connecting in from, and that a good firewall is in use when possible.

GU Football: Hoyas Shut Out Cardinals at Home (photos)

September 15, 2019

The Sept. 14 game was the first meeting between the crosstown rivals in 26 years in the battle for the Steven Dean Memorial Trophy.

Jack Evans Report: Hyde-Addison Returns to Georgetown

September 13, 2019

In this column, Ward 2 Council member Jack Evans shares his vision for parents and their children to have access to neighborhood schools and a smooth transition between elementary, middle and high school.

Washington Post Express Takes Its Last Ride

September 12, 2019

The Washington Post made the sudden announcement of the demise of the Express, the commuter quick-read, on Sept. 11. Express employees have been fired.

Ribbon Cut at Restored C&O Locks


There were several dozen attendees at a Sept. 12 ribbon cutting for two newly restored locks, numbers 3 and 4, on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal in Georgetown.

Business Ins & Outs: Capital One Cafe at Wisconsin & M

September 11, 2019

Georgetown’s long-awaited Capital One Café — situated at the southeast corner of Wisconsin Avenue and M Street NW, site of the legendary Nathans Restaurant — opened Aug. 28, with three […]

Wolf Trap’s Summer Swan Song with the Gipsy Kings


The stars were all aligned for a magical evening on Sept. 8 at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center to celebrate the end of the summer season, featuring internationally acclaimed musicians, the […]