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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

District Reports Seventh Consecutive Year of HIV Cases Decline

By Marina Pitofsky February 23, 2016

The Washington, D.C., Department of Health announced a decrease in new HIV cases among District residents for the seventh consecutive year in a report published Feb. 2. The DOH’s interim HIV/AIDS...

Funding Deficiency Delays Public Housing Development

By Julia Anastos February 9, 2016

The D.C. Fiscal Policy Institute published a report on Washington, D.C.’s public housing Jan. 27, citing a lack of federal funding as the leading cause of delay in affordable housing redevelopment. Using...

DC Council Temporarily Bans Cannabis Clubs

By Lisa Burgoa February 5, 2016

The Council of the District of Columbia unexpectedly tabled a bill initiated by Mayor Muriel Bowser to permanently ban private cannabis clubs Tuesday, unanimously agreeing to uphold a temporary ban lasting...

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President John J. DeGioia, Mayor Muriel Bowser, Chinese People’s Association for the Friendship of Foreign Countries Vice President Xie Yuan and Ward 2 Councilmember Jack Evans pose for a photo during the trip.

DeGioia Joins DC Delegation to China

By Christian Paz December 4, 2015

Georgetown University President John J. DeGioia and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser traveled to China as part of a trade delegation pushing for increased Chinese tourism and Chinese investment in the District...

DC Recognized for Clean Energy Reform

By Molly Cooke November 6, 2015

The United States Environmental Protection Agency and Center for Resource Solutions presented Washington, D.C., a Green Power Leadership Award for its use of renewable energy resources. The district...

Grant Funds MPD Body Cameras

By Matthew Larson October 9, 2015

The United States Justice Department awarded Washington, D.C., $1 million to expand its Body Worn Cameras program for Metropolitan Police Department officers Sept. 21, which will require that the city...

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Hoyas Flock to Catch Glimpse of Pope Francis

By Kristen Fedor September 25, 2015

Pope Francis began his first trip to the United States with a tour of Washington, D.C., from Sept. 22 to 24, marking the third papal visit in the District’s history. President Barack Obama and...

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