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The Man Behind the Bridge: Francis Scott Key
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Georgetown Garden Club Begins Centennial at Evermay with Edwina von Gal
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Business Ins & Outs: Reverie, Molteni&C, Ice Cream Jubilee
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Actor Jeffrey Wright Featured at Nancy Hanks Lecture
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March 2024 Downtowner News
Biden’s Student Debt Forgiveness Plan Is Back in Play
February 26, 2024
•On Jan. 19, the Biden administration announced that it had approved $4.9 billion in student loan debt relief for 73,600 student borrowers: “These discharges are the result of fixes made by […]
Business Ins & Outs: Martin’s Tavern, Clair V., Marine Layer
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This article has been updated. In: Clare V. Opening Party On Feb. 22, Clare V.’s new Georgetown store at 1238 Wisconsin Ave NW held an opening party in the space that […]
Arena Stage Artistic Director Hana Sharif to Speak, March 21
February 20, 2024
•Hana S. Sharif, who became Arena Stage’s fourth artistic director in 2023, following the 25-year tenure of Molly Smith, will speak at The Georgetowner’s March 21 cultural breakfast at the […]
Nina Richardson: 1944-2024
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Nina Leake Richardson of Washington, D.C., died Feb. 7 at the age of 79, following a two-year battle with glioblastoma. The following was provided by the family to the media. […]
Jerry Libin: 1936-2024
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Jerome B. “Jerry” Libin of Washington, D.C., passed away peacefully at his home on Feb. 2, after a long battle with cancer. He was 87. The following was provided by […]
100-Year-Old Georgetown Garden Club Preparing May 11 Garden Tour
February 14, 2024
•Though the weather’s still damp and chilly, there are a few spring buds and green shoots peeking out, here and there, all over Georgetown, and in some spots the bright […]
Google’s Eric Schmidt Buys Jackie House
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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 […]