D.C.’s Democratic Delegates Go Virtual
• August 10, 2020

The Democratic National Convention was to take place in Milwaukee from July 13 to 16. But that was before COVID-19. 

Dance Tribute to Marian Anderson
• February 26, 2020

D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton was the guest of honor at the National Portrait Gallery as the Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company debuted “A Tribute to Marian Anderson” to […]

New Medical Marijuana Dispensary on U St.
• February 6, 2020

On hand to welcome Capital City Care were Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) and Council member Brianne Nadeau (D-Ward 1).

It’s Historic: D.C. Statehood Moves Closer to Passage
• March 11, 2019

The decades-long effort to officially make most of the District of Columbia into the 51st state of the United States, took a giant step forward on Feb. 21 with the […]

Del. Norton Cites D.C. Statehood Progress
• February 25, 2019

Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton reported on Feb. 21 that she had introduced H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, and obtained a record 155 original cosponsors.

Traffic Plans for Foggy Bottom Shared
• October 22, 2018

There was lively discussion around a controversial proposal to close off the parkway to motor vehicles under the Kennedy Center River Terrace, reserving that stretch for pedestrian and bicycle use.

Initiative 77 Saga Continues
• July 12, 2018

Council members and Republican members of Congress want to reject the initiative, approved June 19, which would grant all D.C. workers, including tipped workers, a $15-an-hour minimum wage by 2020.

Endorsements: Bower, Mendelson et al.
• June 18, 2018

Mayor Muriel Bowser has become the leading advocate for our city, dealing with its booming development, as well as looking for ways to ensure all Washingtonians benefit from good economic times.

ENDORSEMENTS: Bowser, Mendelson et al.
• June 6, 2018

While it may be a primary election lacking any real drama or contention, The Georgetowner shall weigh on the Democratic primary to be held June 19. (Sorry, other parties, you […]

GU Commencement Speakers Announced
• May 17, 2018

Among the eight speakers will be Luci Baines Johnson, at the School of Nursing ceremony, and António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, at the School of Foreign Service ceremony.