Staycationing by Bike

July 15, 2020

A bike-enabled staycation is smaller, simpler, less ambitious in many ways than that exotic excursion you perhaps had planned.

Bike Fever


FIGHTING PANDEMIC STRESS, D.C. RESIDENTS TAKE TO 2 WHEELS As the summer sunshine glows, a resurgence of bike fever has hit the residents of the nation’s capital. Renewed interest in biking in the bright open air, after months of pandemic lockdown, has spiked demand at local bike shops, which are struggling to maintain inventories as their global supply chains hit bottlenecks. Fortunately, for those seeking solace in the joys of recreational or commuter bicycling, Washington, D.C. — home to hundreds of miles of vaunted scenic bike trails — continues […]

D.C. Announces Bid to Host 2026 World Cup

July 2, 2020

If chosen, Washington will be one of 16 cities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico where matches will be played, in D.C.’s case at FedExField in Landover, Maryland.

District Planner and Builder Allen Lew Dies

June 25, 2020

After overseeing the creation of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Lew took charge of the baseball conversion of RFK Stadium and the construction of Nationals Park.

2 Losses We Can Ill Afford: Lehrer and Wootten

January 27, 2020

This past week, we lost two men we recognize as part of the city’s history and daily life; we lost the coach and we lost the newsman.   

Kobe Bryant’s Journey, Cut Short


A restless imagination allowed him to write children’s books, create foundations and schools and support women’s basketball with the same exuberance that he showed on the court.       

Standing Room Only at Ellington Field Meeting

January 21, 2020

On Jan. 15, close to 200 residents met with city officials from the Departments of Parks and Recreation, DC Public Schools and the Department of General Services about the field’s future.

Hoyas Overwhelm St. John’s for 1st Big East Win (photos)

January 9, 2020

The Hoyas pulled away to a 87-66 win on Jan. 8 behind the scoring of Mac McClung (24 points) and Jamorko Pickett (18 points, 11 rebounds, 4 blocks).

Hoyas Drop American 80-60 for 6th Straight Win (photos)

December 29, 2019

The Georgetown University men’s basketball team now heads into Big East play next week with an overall record improved to 10-3.

Hoyas Defeat Samford for 5th Consecutive Win (photos)

December 22, 2019

Center Omer Yurtseven scored a career-high 32 points to lead the Georgetown men’s basketball team (9-3, Big East) to a 99-71 win on Dec. 21.