Philanthropy of Cinema
• August 21, 2019

Supporters of Flicks4Change gathered at the Australian Embassy Aug. 6 for a reception and premier of the Cannes Festival documentary film, “Wish Man.” The film strikes many humanitarian chords, as […]

Celebrating Social Secretaries at Meridian
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Meridian Center welcomed more than 120 guests for its annual celebration of Washington’s social secretaries and cultural attachés. To illuminate the significance of their work to advance diplomacy, the Aug. […]

Starrels Charged With Threatening Restaurant Owner, Customers
• August 20, 2019

Bill Starrels, a former advisory neighborhood commissioner, was arraigned last week for alleged threats against Beshar Mehiar, owner of Charcoal Town Hookah & Shawarma, and his customers, because of late-night noise.

Mayor to Cut Ribbon at Hyde-Addison on Aug. 21
• August 19, 2019

Mayor Bowser will be at 3219 O St. NW at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday for the official opening of the renovated, expanded elementary school. The new addition includes classrooms and a gym.

Hyde-Addison Transformed: Georgetown’s Public Elementary School Is Student-Ready 
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Principal Calvin Hooks smiled broadly late Friday afternoon, Aug. 9, as some 40 parents and children ooh-ed and aah–ed and commented: “Amazing!” Hooks was showing them around Georgetown’s about-to-be-reopened, totally […]

Tech Tip: Back Up Your Data to Protect Your Business
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Downtime doesn’t have to be permanent to cause major problems. Even temporary downtime can be detrimental to your business’ prolonged existence.

Rallying in D.C. for Democracy in Hong Kong (photos)
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At one point, rally-goers spontaneouly broke out into a chorus of “Do You Hear the People Sing?” from the Broadway musical “Les Misérables.”

Closing: & Other Stories, Used Bookstore
• August 18, 2019

A women’s clothing store owned by H&M and an independent bookstore are shuttering this month and next, respectively, in Georgetown.

At the Rosewood, Wolfgang Puck Is All About Being Local
• August 15, 2019

The Rosewood hotel on 31st Street reopened on July 29 with a Wolfgang Puck restaurant on the first floor. Georgetown’s Cut is the fifth location of Puck’s more-than-a-steakhouse concept.

BID to Host Aug. 15 Public Safety Meeting
• August 12, 2019

Among the Metropolitan Police Department officers attending will be Duncan Bedlion, commander of MPD’s Second District since the beginning of the year.