Honor Thy Father…With Beers and BBQ
• June 7, 2017

Every year, we recognize our fathers in ways that are honorable — and comfortable — to them. Whether it’s a quiet barbecue on the back deck or a family trip, […]

Crime and Public Safety Report
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Overall reported crimes for Georgetown and Burleith are up for May 2017; 82 were reported, compared with 78 in May 2016. A road-rage incident along the 1300 block of Wisconsin […]

Must-See ANC: Russert Amps Up Prospect St. Protest
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It was an Advisory Neighborhood Commission meeting that looked like it might be worth missing — the day after Memorial Day — but it had it all. At least for […]

Glover Park Gets D.C.’s 10th Kimpton Hotel
• June 1, 2017

The Kimpton Glover Park Hotel, the latest boutique hotel in Northwest Washington, opened June 15. The “design-driven” uptown retreat (formerly the Savoy Suites) boasts a number of special offerings, including […]

Newsham to Sub as Chief When Lanier Goes to NFL
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Peter Newsham, Assistant Chief for Criminal Investigation, has been named Interim District of Columbia Chief of Police, in the wake of the recent announcement that Police Chief Cathy Lanier would […]
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On June 7, the American-Russian Cultural Cooperation Foundation celebrated the 150th anniversary of the historic U.S. Navy’s goodwill …

Tom Birch Honored
• May 24, 2017

Former advisory neighborhood commissioner Tom Birch was honored May 4 by Georgetown Village, a nonprofit which facilitates aging in place for Georgetown, Burleith and nearby residents, at its annual spring […]

August Georges Opens in Little Washington
• May 3, 2017

D.C. friends joined owner Debbie Winsor for a picnic lunch in the country to celebrate the opening of her August Georges store in Washington, Virginia, April 30.

Less Crazy But Still Fun WHCA Weekend Correspondents’ Weekend
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With the president away, it seemed easier to play. Parties at the Washington Hilton, site of the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, were easier to navigate April 29. Parties around […]

Dear Mom: The Miracle That Should Have Happened
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It has been 42 years, but the memory of the match won’t leave me. The year was 1975. The site was Forest Hills, Queens. On those clay courts, I watched […]