CAGTOWN NEWS

By Callie Solomon On May 18, over 1,600 members of the D.C. theater community gathered at The Anthem for the 42nd annual Helen Hayes Awards. “It’s like the Tony Awards […]

The photos below are damage from the shooting at the White House checkpoint at 17th St. and Pennsylvania Ave. NW on Saturday, May 23. Our photographer, Bill Starrels, captured photos that […]

Amid a ferocious storm, a monster, risen from the deep, is ravaging the citizens of Crete. (The sea was angry that day, my friends.) Shunned by his father, without hope […]

By Leland Schwartz “Wolf,” a charcoal by local artist Oyunaa Waskin, won Best of Show in the Artists in Middleburg’s  (AiM) “The Animal in Art” exhibit running through June 14th […]

Good morning Georgetown, here’s your weekly news round-up:Arrest made in the case of the man who threw a beer keg through Georgetown Cupcake’s window.More ib the donut shop now open across the street.Reminder: Friends of Volta Park Spring cocktail party on June 4th!

Now that Memorial Day weekend is over, summer is in full swing. Support the Friends of Book Hill Park this weekend, take a walking tour with Georgetown Heritage, kick off […]

The Citizen M Hotel appears to be nearing completion. And part of finishing up apparently involves adding a new mural to the eastern facade. The mural can be seen above. It depicts part of a crew team as it rows into the sunset (or sunrise) (or ceaselessly into the past). It’s a fitting theme for a hotel so close to one (and someday two) rowing boathouse(s).This was the location of another Georget

By Mia DiNunzio and Emma Ibrahim A Maryland man was arrested and charged last week with felony destruction of property after allegedly throwing a beer keg and shattering the glass […]

In: Frankies Bikinis Believe it or not, summer is coming, and Frankies Girls will be ready. Malibu-born lifestyle brand Frankies Bikinis opened its first storefront in the mid-Atlantic region last […]

This week on the pod, I’m joined by my friend and ANC colleague Kishan Putta where we discuss Georgetown’s public schools. I also give a rundown on who all the historic school buildings in Georgetown are named after. Listen here or at Apple podcasts or Spotify

This week I am joined by Hyde-Addison parent Kishan Putta to discuss Georgetown's public schools.Here is the link to the upcoming performance of Into the Woods at Duke Ellington School: https://www.universe.com/events/desa-vocal-music-and-orchestra-spring-opera-workshop-into-the-woods-tickets-NSQ1TM This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to

The gardens of Tudor Place were glowing Wednesday evening as Georgetown residents, preservationists and supporters gathered for the annual Spring Garden Party, one of the neighborhood’s most anticipated social traditions. […]

By Leland Schwartz Shortly after KPFT radio in Houston went on the air in 1970 as one of the first progressive Pacifica radio stations, the Ku Klux Klan strapped dynamite […]

In front of a live audience on May 18, three mayoral candidates — businessman Gary Goodweather, Ward 4 Council member Janeese Lewis George and former at‑large council member Kenyan McDuffie […]

The Washington Nationals have unveiled their newest member. He’s furry, has a tail, and adorable floppy ears. No, he’s not the newest outfielder or first baseman, although he may enjoy […]

Photo by M.V. Jantzen.Good morning Georgetown, here’s your weekly news round-up:Man throws beer keg through Georgetown Cupcakes window.Across the street from said vandalism, a new donut shop has finally opened called the Salty.In that same general area: a furniture store is taking over the former FedEx Store.

Orfeo, Orphée, Orpheus. The mythical musician, poet and prophet who descends into Hades to rescue his beloved Eurydice has long inspired writers, painters, sculptors, composers and choreographers, whether they translate […]

By Peter Rosenstein My heart goes out to Barney’s husband Jim, and all of Barney’s friends and family, on his passing.  Barney Frank has always been a hero of mine. […]

As we head into Memorial Day weekend, there are lots of options for things to do. Start the weekend off with the last of Evermay’s spring season of The Listening […]

Last week I published a podcast episode on Bike to Work Day. You can listen to it here. It’s a bit late as far as guiding you to this year’s BTW day, but it’s got a bunch of tips for anyone considering trying biking to work out, so give it a listen if that describes you!