Although the government shutdown, the longest in history, may end soon, food insecurity remains a long-term concern.
Joshua Sun
Joshua Sun
Georgetown’s Hilltop Campus experiences emergency power outage
Some students and faculty, unaware of the power outage, tried to enter the locked academic buildings but were stopped by staff.
Anxiety, concern seize community over SNAP benefits
SNAP benefits are threatened amid the longest federal government shutdown in history. Community organizations are scrambling to meet the rising demand to help families survive through uncertain times.
Ellen Tannor
Luisa Clausen
LHoward
C&O Canal awakens as Georgetown prepares for boat tours’ return
After more than two years of waiting, residents are looking forward to the return of boat tours on the historic C&O Canal next spring.
“We will not cooperate!” Washington says ‘No Kings’ again to Donald Trump
Thousands flood the streets of Washington, D.C., on Sunday, marching toward Capitol Hill to protest what they call the Trump administration’s abuse of presidential power. They rally to defend the Constitution and civil...
Dueling parties, frozen talks: Shutdown drags into third week
Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked over a spending bill that would reopen the government.
Kordell Martin
Kelly Doyle
For historic Georgetown Black cemeteries, stormwater project begins next spring
The construction has been delayed at least three times. With water continuing to erode the two cemeteries, the District Department of Transportation is pressured to give an answer about its next plan.
For a cleaner Potomac, advocates and others are taking action
From a paddling race to DC Water’s tunnel project, advocates and government agencies continue to take action to protect the nation’s river.
Federal police surge, inflation slowing visits to Georgetown
Those who work and visit the historic area say the National Guard’s presence and ICE enforcement, along with rising prices, are having an impact.
