Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Local Leaders Remain Hopeful for Future of Jelleff Community Center

Local Leaders Remain Hopeful for Future of Jelleff Community Center

By Jemima Denham February 18, 2021

In the new year, neighborhood leaders are renewing calls to renovate the Jelleff Community Center after persistent complaints from residents over accessibility and dilapidated conditions.  Originally...

Vaccination Rollout Concerns DC Residents

Vaccination Rollout Concerns DC Residents

By Sarah Conner February 11, 2021

As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues in Washington, D.C., community members are frustrated over vaccination sign-up protocols and a lack of racial equity in distribution.   Some D.C....

Neighborhood Officials Manage Community Unease Following Capitol Insurrection, Inauguration

Neighborhood Officials Manage Community Unease Following Capitol Insurrection, Inauguration

By Sarah Conner February 4, 2021

After a month marked by protest, unrest and political turnover in Washington, D.C., the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2E is responding to residential concerns and fears about the possibility of increased...

Local Leaders Advocate for Jelleff Community Center Renovation

Local Leaders Advocate for Jelleff Community Center Renovation

By Gabe Fleisher October 29, 2020

In addition to being a student, activist and writer, Anna Landre (SFS ’21) represents Georgetown University as a member of the local governing body, Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2E. Landre has served...

Evans Drops Out of DC Council Special Election, Will Remain in Primary

Evans Drops Out of DC Council Special Election, Will Remain in Primary

By Kelly Anderson April 1, 2020

Former Washington, D.C. Councilmember Jack Evans withdrew from a special election to fill his own vacated Ward 2 seat, citing regret for his past ethical violations.  After serving 29 years on...

Neighborhood Officials Call for Greater Resources To Battle COVID-19 Pandemic

Neighborhood Officials Call for Greater Resources To Battle COVID-19 Pandemic

By Moira Ritter March 23, 2020

Politicians representing the Georgetown neighborhood call for augmented resources and better support for Washington, D.C. hospitals amid the COVID-19 global pandemic.  The D.C. Department of Health...

Capital Bikeshare To Bring Back E-Bike Program After Recall

Capital Bikeshare To Bring Back E-Bike Program After Recall

By Brian Ely February 28, 2020

After putting the brakes on its electric bike initiative last year, Capital Bikeshare will be releasing a fleet of 1,500 new electric bikes onto Washington, D.C. streets beginning March 18.  The...

Capital Bikeshare Opens New Docking Station in Burleith

Capital Bikeshare Opens New Docking Station in Burleith

By Grace Buono February 7, 2020

Capital Bikeshare installed a new docking station in Burleith at the beginning of January, expanding transportation options within the neighborhood.  Capital Bikeshare, Washington, D.C.’s citywide...

WMATA Announces Proposed Bus Route Changes, Fare Hikes

WMATA Announces Proposed Bus Route Changes, Fare Hikes

By Anna Ferrazzi January 17, 2020

Georgetown neighborhood residents have expressed concern about the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s December draft budget report for the 2021 fiscal year suggesting potential bus route...

RECALLJACKEVANS/FACEBOOK | Ward 2 residents frustrated by Evans numerous ethics violations started a petition to garner support for a recall election.

Evans Recall Vote Gains Traction Across Ward 2

By Moira Ritter November 22, 2019

A group leading the push for Washington, D.C., to hold a recall election for Ward 2 Councilmember Jack Evans (D) submitted 5,588 signatures in favor to the Board of Elections on Nov. 18. Ward 2 Citizens...

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