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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: Bowser, 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.
The Wharf Is Launched
October 12, 2017
•Developers Monty Hoffman of PN Hoffman and Amer Hammour of Madison Marquette and Council member Charles Allen, among others, had devoted the past 10 years to creating the new Southwest D.C. neighborhood.