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ESTES: Building a Better City

ESTES: Building a Better City

By Hunter Estes April 7, 2017

Washington, D.C., has been my home for more than just my time at Georgetown. I moved here when I was 12, after my dad was transferred to the Pentagon, and I have loved this city ever since. Having lived...

Overheard at President Trump's Inauguration

Overheard at President Trump’s Inauguration

By Laura Bell and Laura Bell January 27, 2017

Well, it’s official: Donald Trump is The President of the United States. And while I’m sure all of you spent Friday, January 20th making signs for the Women’s March watching the inauguration ceremony,...

Report Profiles Increased District Murder Rate

By Gaia Mattiace April 26, 2016

Washington, D.C., is one of three cities alongside Baltimore and Chicago that account for more than half of the surge in the number of murders nationwide between 2014 and 2015, according to a study released...

D.C. Named Third Best for Millennials

By Jack Lynch April 8, 2016

Arlington, Va., and Washington, D.C., were named the first and third best cities, respectively, for recent college graduates out of the 100 largest cities in the country, according to personal finance...

Rock The Vote: Celeb Style

Rock The Vote: Celeb Style

By Molly Hamilton and Molly Hamilton February 16, 2016

With the primaries in full swing and the election looming, it’s impossible to escape politics here in the nation’s capital. When people are not busy interrogating you about your major and future career...

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The Duke Ellington School for the Arts will receive $9.8 million to complete renovations.

$47M Funds Citywide Projects

By Marina Pitofsky October 20, 2015

Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a $47 million funding plan to aid city education, infrastructure, small businesses and parks across all eight wards of Washington, D.C., on Oct. 9. The funding comes from...

Bill Decries ‘Redskins’ Name

By Matthew Larson November 18, 2014

Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) introduced legislation Nov. 12 that would strip the National Football League of its tax-exempt status if it continues to support the official team name of the Washington...

Meet the Next Mayor of DC

Meet the Next Mayor of DC

By Emma Holland and Emma Holland November 5, 2014

Yesterday Muriel Bowser was elected mayor of Washington, D.C., defeating independents David Catania (SFS ’90, LAW ’94) and Carol Schwartz. Let us introduce her to you. Bowser is currently a D.C....

D.C. Ranks Highest in the Country in Binge-Watching

D.C. Ranks Highest in the Country in Binge-Watching

By Francisca Johanek and Francisca Johanek April 2, 2014

For the sake of journalistic integrity, I have to admit: I am writing this article after having watched eight full episodes of House of Cards within the last 24 hours. Yes, I too am officially a Georgetown...

Family-Friendly Feasts

By Jessica Kelham-Hohler November 2, 2013

Logan Tavern 1423 P St. NW $$$$ Omelets, coffee and pancakes all at one meal? Yes, please. To give parents the best exposure to the Georgetown student’s obsession with brunch, try Logan...

Unexpected Startup Hub Emerges

By Donna Harris September 27, 2013

Although D.C. was once dominated by politics, a new sector has taken hold: startups. Yes, it’s true. There are startups in Washington. Lots of them. But before they came to D.C., start-ups evolved...

Smithsonian Exhibits Suffer From Automatic Budget Cuts

By Kylie Mohr April 26, 2013

The Smithsonian Institution will be forced to drastically reorganize its staff and resources when automatic budget cuts go into effect May 1. The Smithsonian, the world’s largest museum system, is...

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