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Andreae Leaving Georgetown Ministry Center for Food Bank
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In Memoriam: James Bracco
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News Bytes: Mansion Tax, ‘Bibi’ Visit, G.U. President Recovering From Stroke
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July’s ANC Meeting All About Licensing, Transportation
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?
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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
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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.
Republican Withdraws From Ward 2 Special Election
June 4, 2020
•Katherine Venice, the sole Republican candidate for the District Council vacancy created by Jack Evans’s resignation, plans to remain a candidate for the seat in the November 3 general election.
Jack Evans Fined Thousands
May 26, 2020
•Even if Evans wins the June 2 primary, his Council colleagues have made it very clear that they don’t want him back.
Teaching Online Is a Challenge
May 20, 2020
•It’s been eight weeks since the coronavirus pandemic closed schools in D.C. and teachers were told they had to teach all their classes online. On March 16, when the order […]