Celebrating National Whistleblower Day
• July 30, 2023

It may have been hot and humid, with a brief shower outside, but attendees at the July 27 afterparty could take the heat. Many were whistleblowers, after all — and […]

Crime Report: Bowser Signs Emergency Public Safety Act; Pinto, Citizens Meetings
• July 24, 2023

Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the Emergency Public Safety Act into law on July 20. It aims to curb violent crime. The District Council passed the bill earlier this month. It […]

Witcover on Politics: Biden and Ukraine, Steady Wins the Race 
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When Joe Biden became president in January 2021, he declared he would not be sending any American military personnel into Russia, for risk of sparking a third world war. Instead, […]

Business Ins & Outs: ‘Barbie,’ the Tox, Pasha Castle, Paper Source
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In: ‘Barbie’ Promotions Are in the Pink From the AMC Theater on K Street, of course, to hair salons like La Veronique Georgetown and clothing stores, all things “Barbie” were celebrated over […]

D.C. Sports: New Era for Washington Commanders, Women’s World Cup
• July 20, 2023

In a city not so typically sports-oriented, there’s lots of sports news right now. Of course, let’s remember it was not too long ago that we were cheering the 2019 World […]

News Analysis: House Budget Riders Could Impact D.C. Funding, Voting Laws
• July 17, 2023

For months D.C. officials have been roiled by proposals from the U.S. Congress to restrict and tighten up some of the District’s crime arrest and detention policies. President Biden actually […]

Crime: New D.C. Police Chief Selected; Local Crime Report
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Historical first this morning: Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the selection of the first African-American woman as permanent Chief for the Metropolitan Police Department. Pamela A. Smith – formerly MPD’s Chief […]

Business Ins & Outs: Garden Shop, Lugano, Z&V; Lush, Kintaro
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In: Georgetown Garden Shop on O The Georgetown Garden Shop just opened at Robert Bell’s spot at 3214 O St. NW. Caroline Ervin is selling garden decor, small tools and […]

Mission Possible: Tom Cruise Stuns Georgetown Audience
• July 13, 2023

We know that actor Tom Cruise likes to do his own stunts. Apparently, he also likes to do his own promotions and marketing as well. Call it the ultimate movie […]

D.C. Council Passes Emergency Bill to Address City’s Violent Crime
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“It cannot wait,” Ward 2 Councilwoman Brooke Pinto said as she introduced and celebrated the almost unanimous passage (12-1) of three emergency public safety bills by the D.C. Council on […]