2019 Citi Open Breaks All Records

August 5, 2019

Citi presented a $50,000 check to the Washington Tennis & Education Foundation from funds raised on the grounds during this year’s tournament.

ANC’s Rick Murphy Catches a Thief


Murphy helped stop a shoplifter who was leaving the 7-Eleven at P Street and Wisconsin Avenue, near Murphy’s home, on July 31 at about 7:30 a.m., carrying unpaid merchandise.

Catching the Action at the Citi Open (photos)


There was plenty of stormy behavior on the tennis court, with several thrown and broken racquets, along with a “shoe gate” controversy which stopped play during the men’s quarterfinals.

Tech Tip: Lie, Lie, Lie!


People list password challenge and identity verification questions publicly (or at least freely) on their Instagram, Twitter and Facebook pages and feeds without giving it a second thought.

A Parade of Presidential Candidates

August 1, 2019

In our columnist’s opinion, what’s most impressive about both sets of debates was essentially the Democratic Party’s calling card, warts and all.

It’s Official: Graham Holdings Owner of Clyde’s

July 31, 2019

Clyde’s Restaurant Group, which began in Georgetown in 1963, is now owned by a company created by a spinoff from the 2013 purchase by Jeff Bezos of the Washington Post, once owned by the Graham family.

Tennis Star, 15, Stuns at Citi Open

July 29, 2019

Record crowds arrived on center court at Rock Creek Park Tennis Center to watch stunning wins in two qualifying matches by 15-year-old Cori “Coco” Gauff.

Maureen Dowd Party Trashed on Twitter


The dust-up concerned the New York Times columnist’s July 24 party at her N Street home for Times colleague Carl Hulse and his new book.

Tech Tip: Start With a Fresh Session or Browser Window


Be careful with your information. Web portal sites are filled with ads; each site’s overhead is paid for with information obtained from you and other users.

Costumed Anime Fans Flock to Otakon (photos)


This year marked the 25th anniversary of the event, which began with a collection of 350 anime fans at the Days Inn Penn State in State College, Pennsylvania, in 1994.