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VIEWPOINT: Advocate for D.C. Statehood

VIEWPOINT: Advocate for D.C. Statehood

By Asher Maxwell and Brandon Wu March 25, 2023

While many consider Washington, D.C., a liberal stronghold, a starkly different reality could soon emerge. A Republican Congress and presidency after the 2024 elections could abolish D.C.’s autonomy...

DC Recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month, To Open New Shelter

DC Recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month, To Open New Shelter

By Karenna Warden October 20, 2022

CW: This article discusses domestic and sexual violence. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources. Washington, D.C., hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony in advance of the...

Overall Tourism Begins to Recover in DC

Overall Tourism Begins to Recover in DC

By Minoli Ediriweera September 8, 2022

Tourism numbers are on their way back up to pre-pandemic levels, according to a recent report by Destination DC (DDC), the official marketing arm for Washington, D.C. According to the report, 19.1...

DC’S HIDDEN HISTORY | From Old Stones to the Old Stone House

DC’S HIDDEN HISTORY | From Old Stones to the Old Stone House

By Nikhil Nelson April 6, 2022

When people picture Washington, D.C., some conjure images of white stone monuments, Smithsonian museums, and reflecting pools. But there are parts of the city’s history that remain untouched and unvisited...

Five Finalists Selected for Georgetown Public Policy Challenge

Five Finalists Selected for Georgetown Public Policy Challenge

By Nina Raj March 21, 2022

Five teams were chosen to advance to the final round of the 2022 Georgetown University Public Policy Challenge, where participants submit policy proposals targeting a Washington, D.C. issue of their choice,...

Housing Debate Continues as Deaths Among Unhoused DC Residents Temporarily Drop

Housing Debate Continues as Deaths Among Unhoused DC Residents Temporarily Drop

By Ingrid Matteini February 25, 2022

The number of Washington, D.C. residents who died while unhoused decreased in 2021 for the first time since 2016, while D.C. council members and government officials disagree over how to ensure this trend...

COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate In Effect in DC

COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate In Effect in DC

By Minoli Ediriweera January 20, 2022

Patrons must show proof of vaccination at many public indoor establishments in Washington, D.C., including restaurants, bars, gyms and entertainment venues.  The vaccine mandate went into effect...

Georgetown Law Clinic Holds Annual Mock Trial Competition for DC Public School Students

Georgetown Law Clinic Holds Annual Mock Trial Competition for DC Public School Students

By Darya Molotkova November 19, 2021

The Georgetown University Law Center’s Street Law clinic held its 49th annual fall mock trial event for students attending Washington, D.C. public high schools Nov. 4, offering participants the opportunity...

Hypothermia Season Threatens Safety of Unhoused People

Hypothermia Season Threatens Safety of Unhoused People

By Julia Staley November 19, 2021

Washington, D.C., saw its first hypothermia alert of the season Nov. 15, resulting in unhoused people being even more vulnerable to dangerous weather conditions. The National Weather Service issued...

FRESHFARM Expands Food Access, Equity in DC

FRESHFARM Expands Food Access, Equity in DC

By Paige Kupas November 18, 2021

Healthy food options will increase for low-income Washington, D.C. residents as a supplemental food assistance program gains new leadership. FRESHFARM, a nonprofit organization that focuses on food...

Georgetown Law Professors Weigh In on D.C. Council Rewrite of Criminal Code

Georgetown Law Professors Weigh In on D.C. Council Rewrite of Criminal Code

By Jemima Denham November 12, 2021

Washington, D.C. officials launched a rewriting project of the District’s 120-year-old criminal code in consultation with Georgetown University Law Center professors.  The Council of the District...

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D.C. Water To Resume Disconnections for Customers With Unpaid Bills

By Abby Tucker November 12, 2021

Water services will be disconnected Dec. 1 for D.C. Water customers who fail to pay their bills or register for a financial assistance program.  D.C. Water, a nonprofit water utility company servicing...

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