GU Rejects Student Housing Requests

July 20, 2020

Earlier this month, it was announced that Georgetown would house 2,000 students this fall, a group consisting of the entire freshman class and some upperclassmen.

Sidewalk Widening Plans, Concerns in Georgetown

July 13, 2020

Can Georgetown’s brick sidewalks accommodate socially distanced diners, lines of customers, curbside pickups and drop-offs, sidewalk sales and pedestrians?

GU Reopening Plan Unveiled

July 8, 2020

The plan is to reopen in stages, welcoming about 2,000 undergraduates to campus first, including the freshman class of 2024.

GU Students Petition for Reduced Tuition

July 6, 2020

Earlier this year, Georgetown University officials announced a 3.5-percent tuition increase for undergraduates, which would make the cost nearly $30,000 per semester.

Deli’s Plans Perk Up Students, Residents

June 29, 2020

The bright pink corner store at 35th and O Streets NW — a local Instagram icon — will soon be transformed into Call Your Mother: A Jew-ish Deli.

GU Reopening Taking Shape … or Not?


While many universities are telling students not to come back to campus until after the Thanksgiving holiday, Georgetown University President John DeGioia’s letter left the timing open.

Sold: Kevin Plank’s Georgetown Mansion

June 22, 2020

The 12,000-square-foot mansion at 1405 34th St. NW owned by the billionaire Under Armour founder went for $17.25 million, $7.25 million under last fall’s listing price.

Restaurateurs, Retailers Show Resilience

June 17, 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic persists, Georgetown restaurateurs and retailers have met the twin challenges of the District’s Phase One reopening and property damage during the recent protests with a variety […]

Home Utility Bill Assistance, DC Water Town Hall Meeting


DC Water will hold a virtual town hall meeting for Ward 2 residents to discuss proposed rates, current projects and issues impacting the community on Tuesday, June 23, at 6:30 p.m.

Defund D.C. Police? No, Says Bowser

June 15, 2020

On June 10, despite the mayor’s opposition, the District Council unanimously approved several reforms to the Metropolitan Police Department.