The 26-mile race starts Monday morning.
More than 26,000 people will be running the famous "Bean Town" Marathon on Monday and 15 of them hail from the 20007 zip code. Be sure to wish them well in the comments section!
Contributions still many times the national average by ZIP code.
While political contributions out of Georgetown so far during the 2012 election cycle amount to only one-third of what was donated four years ago, contributions made here are still significantly more than the national average — about 132 times as much as the average ZIP code nationwide. Political contributions by ZIP code available at OpenSecrets.org show that collectively Georgetowners in the 20007 ZIP Code have given about $2.96 million so far this election cycle. That’s a huge drop from the $9.16 million contributed four years ago. Much of the difference might be accounted by the fact President Barack Obama is running uncontested for his party’s nomination. The Obama-Clinton rivalry drew voters, and their wallets, out in droves during …
Georgetown University: 'We value having you as neighbors!'
Two days before the final Zoning Commission hearing, Georgetown University sent the entire 20007 ZIP code a mailer (see PDF) in which officials tout recent quality of life initiatives and GU's positive economic impact in the District. The mailer also includes a letter from Georgetown University President Jack DeGioia: "We won’t always be perfect, but we appreciate that our neighbors have joined us in a dialogue that will bring improvements and solutions for our entire community," wrote DeGioia. The letter is similar to a recent appeal to alumni to voice their support for the university and its expansion plan. On the same day the mailer hit neighborhood mailboxes, the leaders of the neighborhood opposition to the plan sent an email entitled…
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7:44 pm on Wednesday, November 16, 2011
This communication is as laughable as it is transparent. As a Georgetown resident for 15 years, I have been amazed at the utter lack of outreach by GU - no attempt to engage the community or invite Georgetowners to share in what GU could offer. Now that GU needs to court support, they are suddenly telling us what great things they do for their neighbors. What a joke. more ›
JH
10:13 am on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Don't be duped again. Time for new leadership. more ›