Five Reported Gas Leaks in One Day
ANC member Jim Wilcox has been in contact with Jack Evans, Georgetown’s representative on the D.C. Council, and Washington Gas’s director of corporate public policy about the rising concerns.
Autumn Welcomed at Tudor Place
The third annual “Brews, Booze & Bites” party offered a taste of the spirits and flavors popular during the 18th century, when the Tudor Place mansion and gardens were constructed.
The Future of the Arts and Industries Building? The Future Itself
Though “A.I.B.” is the second-oldest Smithsonian building on the Mall — it opened as the National Museum in 1881 — it has a history of displaying technological wonders, starting with marvels of engineering from the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia.
The Auction Block Sept. 12, 2018
THE POTOMACK COMPANY
8.21 CARAT DIAMOND SOLITAIRE RING
ESTIMATE: $150,000 - $180,000
AUCTION DATE: OCTOBER 2
This impressive ring, with a diamond solitaire set in a platinum band...
Picnic in the Park
August is here, and what better way to celebrate the remaining days of summer than with a picnic? Wow your friends with these classy...
Georgetowner Was First Miss America
Margaret Gorman was crowned “Miss America” in 1921. She also snagged a less politically correct title, “The Most Beautiful Bathing Girl,” for her turn at the “Bather’s Revue.”
Artifacts Hint at Halcyon House’s Past
On Aug. 21, at the Georgetown Public Library, Jennifer Porter-Lupu, a doctoral student in anthropology at Northwestern University, presented a portion of what she had uncovered.
Last Chance: Thursday’s Cultural Leadership Breakfast
Rachel Goslins, director of the Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building, will speak at Georgetown Media Group's Sept. 13 Cultural Leadership Breakfast at the George Town Club. RSVP to richard@georgetowner.com.
Ears Perk Up at Plans for C&O Canal
Georgetown Heritage will be contracting for a new canal boat, using part of a $3-million grant from the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, matched with private funds.
Summer Siesta
Surround your family and friends in the chic and effortless styles of the Mediterranean. Add functional wicker and rattan pieces with inspired accents and...
