Cogman to Depart Mt. Zion Church 
• May 1, 2019

 In July, the Rev. Johnsie Cogman — pastor since 2011 of Mt. Zion Church on 29th Street in Georgetown — will become superintendent of the Washington East District of the […]

Activists Stand Firm at Venezuelan Embassy
• April 25, 2019

A planned press conference this morning, Thursday, April 25, brought out several Secret Service vehicles to keep an eye on the lively but peaceful event.

GU Students Vote for ‘Reconciliation Fee’
• April 15, 2019

The proposed fee of $27.20 per student per semester would create a fund to help descendants of the 272 slaves sold by the university in 1838. 

Appreciating D.C.’s Jazz History
• April 10, 2019

On April 17, at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, the Citizens Association of Georgetown hosts Georgetown University professor Maurice Jackson conversing with local jazz greats.

Tudor Place Hosts Memorial for Ray Kukulski
• April 8, 2019

All who attended the April 6 event agreed on two things: Ray Kukulski had been a significant presence in their lives and he would be greatly missed.

Outdoor Furniture to Enhance Georgetown
• April 4, 2019

Georgetown’s Business Improvement District organization will buy the furniture, install it, plant the plants and trees and maintain them throughout the year.

Survey Calls for Broader Programming at Jelleff 
• April 3, 2019

 D.C. Parks and Recreation budgeted $7 million to renovate and upgrade the facilities at Georgetown’s Jelleff Community Center, tucked off of S Street next to the Wisconsin Avenue Safeway. The […]

GU Petition Wants Falsely Admitted Students Expelled
• April 1, 2019

An online petition called for Georgetown University to revoke the degrees of former students who were involved in the fraud and expel those still attending.

31st St. Bridge to Be Closed, Replaced
• March 25, 2019

Plans now include closing off 31 Street from the bridge south to South Street and north to M Street. Only residential parking will be available on the rest of 31st Street during the closure period.

Ward 2 Council Member Jack Evans Reprimanded
• March 21, 2019

A Council reprimand is not without precedent; the late longtime mayor and Ward 8 Council member Marion Barry and Ward 1 Council member Jim Graham were both reprimanded.