County leaders are pushing for better mental health support in 2022. Meanwhile, students’ needs grow “more intense by the day.”
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The Black Georgetown Foundation works to protect Georgetown’s African American cemeteries
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“Backroom deal” on Jelleff Field access creates controversy
Long-term contract affects student activities.
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Graffiti complaints in the District reach five-year high
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Drug and alcohol treatment facility slated to open in Columbia Heights, residents skeptical
A second sobering and stabilization center is scheduled to be completed in 2026. Those who live in the area are questioning why they weren't included in the decision-making process.
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