Affordability is on the minds of voters in Georgetown, who say that the increased cost of groceries and housing make it difficult to spend at local businesses.
Georgetown residents say that transportation access is a pressing issue during this year's local elections.
Georgetown University is moving its graduation ceremony outside the neighborhood, but area businesses don’t expect to be negatively impacted.
1310 Kitchen & Bar is cooking up comfort food to help Georgetown businesses amid a corporate retail boom.
Georgetown’s Dancing on the Waterfront summer series of free dance classes has seen a rise in attendees ahead of its conclusion on Sept. 29.
Rose Park Winter Market Night is approaching, but the park’s trash crisis remains unresolved.
Although the government shutdown, the longest in history, may end soon, food insecurity remains a long-term concern.
Some students and faculty, unaware of the power outage, tried to enter the locked academic buildings but were stopped by staff.
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.
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.
From a paddling race to DC Water’s tunnel project, advocates and government agencies continue to take action to protect the nation’s river.
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