"Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Überness" …
Looking more like a political rally than a cocktail party, the invitation-only “Über DC Cocktails, Innovation, and Transportation” event held Thursday evening at the Shadow Room on K Street meant free pizza, drinks (and PopChips) for the lucky 700 who got in before … [read more]
January 26 byA Look at Wisconsin & Q …
An early 1910 shot (above) of the corner of Wisconsin and Q Streets shows a filling station (Liberty Oil Company) where one (regretfully) still sits 100 years later. The building on its far left is home to the current neighborhood favorite Los Cuates Mexican restaurant. … [read more]
January 26 by 3 Comments
Dammit Dolls …
A friend of mine was having an especially rough week at work and said that the regular ice cream and chocolate solution wasn’t cutting it. So, I set out on a quest to find the perfect “feel-better” gift and came across this gem at the Paper Source. These Dammit Dolls … [read more]
January 26 by 2 Comments
The Best Government Money Can Buy …
Voters decide elections. In a perfect world voters would decide who funds campaigns. Alas, the District is not perfect and voters cannot prevent moneyed interests from influencing politics. Our elected officials, however, have the power to level the playing field by … [read more]
January 25 by 1 Comments
A Party with POTUS in the Background …
Can you image a party on State-of-the-Union night in Washington where the rule of the event was that politics are off the table? That was the directive for Tuesday night’s 60th birthday party for PR executive (and mayor’s girlfriend) Linda Mercado Greene. For … [read more]
January 25 byDumbarton House's Brick Recipe Under Study …
A $4,312.50 grant from The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Dorothea de Schweinitz Fund for the District of Columbia has been awarded to Dumbarton House to support the study of mortar samples from the historic site. The research supported by the grant will allow the … [read more]
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A Look at Wisconsin & Q
An early 1910 shot (above) of the corner of Wisconsin and Q Streets shows a filling station (Liberty Oil Company) where one (regretfully) still sits 100 years later. The building on its far … [read more]
A Party with POTUS in the Background
Can you image a party on State-of-the-Union night in Washington where the rule of the event was that politics are off the table? That was the directive for Tuesday night’s 60th … [read more]
Dammit Dolls
A friend of mine was having an especially rough week at work and said that the regular ice cream and chocolate solution wasn’t cutting it. So, I set out on a quest to find the perfect … [read more]
Dumbarton House's Brick Recipe Under Study
A $4,312.50 grant from The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Dorothea de Schweinitz Fund for the District of Columbia has been awarded to Dumbarton House to support the study of mortar … [read more]
New owners of Evermay promise limited events
By Brady Holt Current Staff Writer New owners of Georgetown’s Evermay estate are working with neighbors to ensure that planned events there won’t disrupt them, according to the … [read more]
Sugar and Champagne for Our Furry Friends
Mark your calendars for February 1st to attend the Washington Humane Society 11th Annual Sugar & Champagne Affair, an event to honor the Law Enforcement Officers, Humane Educators, and … [read more]
"Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Überness"
Looking more like a political rally than a cocktail party, the invitation-only “Über DC Cocktails, Innovation, and Transportation” event held Thursday evening at the Shadow Room on K … [read more]
The Best Government Money Can Buy
Voters decide elections. In a perfect world voters would decide who funds campaigns. Alas, the District is not perfect and voters cannot prevent moneyed interests from influencing politics. Our … [read more]
Peeling the Lettuce Leaves: The Power of the Georgetown Community
He stands over the kitchen surface, the sheen of the table’s reflective metal mirroring the browned lettuce he grips in his hand. He adjusts his black cap slightly, his hands grazing the … [read more]
Shoe Sale at Tari
Dolce, Prada, Chanel... oh my! Tari is having a shoe sale with select styles up to 50% percent off. Both the men’s and women’s designer shoes are perfect for any occasion, with initial … [read more]
Super Rematch
The football has spoken and it looks as if the 2012 Super Bowl XLVI will be a rematch of 2008’s unforgettable battle between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots. The … [read more]
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