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Living in DC

Home to some of the world's most famous - and infamous - political and historical figures, Washington is a city bursting with excitement and political intrigue.  It's also home to some of the nation's finest cultural and historic venues.  Although the city streets can be a bit challenging to navigate by car, DC's mass transit system is clean, efficient, and easy to use. 

For students moving to Washington, the following information may be useful for you.  Please note that the following companies are not affilitiated with Georgetown University, nor by listing these companies are we implicitly endorsing them.  All contact with any outside company is conducted at your own risk.

Utility Companies

Gas and Electric

Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO): 202-833-7500

Washington DC Gas: 703-750-4440

Telephone

Verizon: 800-275-2355

DC Local Telephone Service

Cable

Comcast: 202-832-2001

RCN DC:800-RING.RC

Verizon: 800-275-2355

Water and Sewer

DC Sewer and Water Authority: 202-787-2000

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission: 301-206-4001

Public Works

DC Department Public Works: 202-643-6833

 

City Life

Georgetown University Main Campus Off-Campus Housing

Local Events

DC Metro Transit

City Guide

Washington City Paper

 

Renters Insurance

Allstate

State Farm

 

Furniture Rental

Brooks Furniture

Cort Furniture

Rent-A-Center

AFR-Furniture Rentals

 

 

Revised March 18, 2010 (MMR)