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Operatic ‘Renaissance Romances’ in McLean. Mary Bird • March 7, 2024. The Washington Opera Society premiered a memorable operatic evening recently at the charming Carderock Falls Manor in McLean, Virginia. Robin Phillips served as the evening’s narrator, dressed in a …
National World War I Memorial Opens in D.C. (photos)
Apr 17, 2021 · The District welcomed its newest national monument on Friday, April 16, with a solemn ceremony and a flag raising. The National World War I Memorial, located on Pennsylvania Avenue NW, is now open to the public. The memorial, which features sculptures, fountains and quotes, honors the 4.7 million Americans who served in uniform, including ...
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Nov 4, 2024 · BellRinger 2024: Over $4 Million and Counting Raised to End Cancer. The Georgetowner • October 30, 2024. BellRinger is a community that works together to support cancer research breakthroughs at Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. Every year, a community bike ride fundraiser takes place to raise […]
‘George Soros: A Life in Full’ An uneven look at an extraordinary …
May 16, 2022 · George Soros, now 91, cites 1944 as the best year of his life. He was 14 years old, living as a non-practicing Jew under the Nazis in Hungary, and hiding in various places throughout Budapest. His adored father had changed the family name from Schwartz to Soros, and moving from house to house, young George learned to cope with danger and live ...
Georgetown’s Potomac Boat Club: A Water St. Landmark and …
Sep 23, 2021 · However, for those who love the sport of rowing or are newly intrigued by it following this summer’s Tokyo Olympic games, the Potomac Boat Club at 3530 Water St. NW is a gem along the Potomac River in Georgetown and one of only two riverside rowing clubs in Washington, D.C., the other being Thompson Boat Center, just a few docks downstream.
Why Is D.C. Losing So Many Residents? | The Georgetowner
Dec 27, 2021 · Just last year on Tax Day, April 15, 2020, Washington, D.C. was reported to be growing for the 14th straight year. According to Census Bureau statistics, D.C.’s residential population grew “more than 14 percent from 2010 to 2020, from 601,723 in the 2010 count to 689,545” in the 2020 count, a “healthy gain,” according to reporter ...
Busting Myths About Georgetown Parking | The Georgetowner
Jun 16, 2021 · Though they didn’t agree on everything, they did want to debunk certain myths surrounding the issue. Myth #1: Georgetown Doesn’t Have Enough Parking. Georgetown actually has plenty of available paid parking, though local residents and car visitors might have to scramble for free spaces.
D.C. Fashion Week—In Style Report | The Georgetowner
Mar 7, 2024 · D.C. Fashion Week celebrated its 20 th Anniversary and its 40 th Presentation with a special honor. Ean Williams, the founder and executive director of D.C. Fashion Week was awarded The Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for his commitment to service in building a stronger nation. Williams has been personally dedicated to increasing ...
The Utensils: From Eating to Dining | The Georgetowner
Jan 11, 2016 · Most foods in the colony-building 17th century consisted of one-pot dishes like stews, porridges and puddings, meals that are suited for cooking over an open fire. Tableware and dining utensils were scarce; hence, meals were eaten from shared utensils, bowls and wooden cups, called noggins, passed from mouth to mouth.