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Looming Shutdown Could Paralyze the Government, Impact D.C. Daily Life

By Aamir Jamil September 28, 2023

Congress is struggling to reach a consensus on government funding legislation by Oct. 1 with a looming shutdown that would result in ramifications for everyday Americans and Washington, D.C. residents. Kevin...

Annual H Street Festival Fosters Community, Neighborhood Growth

By Maren Fagan September 22, 2023

H Street welcomed more than 150,000 people to Northeast Washington, D.C. to celebrate the 18th annual H Street Festival on Sept. 16, showcasing local art, food and culture. This festival, which spans...

On Sept. 16, 128 Dachshunds raced down District Pier at The Wharf.

Wiener Dogs Race At The Wharf

By Sophia Maiorino September 21, 2023

One hundred and twenty-eight dachshunds dashed 70 yards down District Pier at the 11th annual Wiener 500 Dachshund Dash on Sept. 16. The event was part of The Wharf's Oktoberfest festivities and drew...

New Food Hall Comes to Downtown D.C.

By Brooke DeLucia September 7, 2023

A dining and drinking complex, The Square, opened in downtown Washington, D.C., Sept. 5, offering guests a diverse flavor palette from oysters to churros to pizza. The Square, over 25,000 square feet...

Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art Announces New Exhibit on Streetscapes and Urban Change

Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art Announces New Exhibit on Streetscapes and Urban Change

By Abby Tucker September 7, 2023

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art (NMAA) announced a new exhibit that will be on display in the Freer Gallery of Art from Nov. 18, 2023 to May 4, 2024. The exhibit, titled “Whistler:...

DC Mayor Launches Teen Curfew Program

DC Mayor Launches Teen Curfew Program

By Karenna Warden September 7, 2023

CW: This article references/discusses gun violence. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources. The District of Columbia launched a pilot program Sept. 1 that subjects...

‘Jazz in Bloom’ Takes off at DC’s Union Station

‘Jazz in Bloom’ Takes off at DC’s Union Station

By Olivia Macaulay April 21, 2023

Jazz music, local culture and a few blooming flowers are about to hit Union Station, bringing community and energy to this historic train station.  Titled “Jazz in Bloom,” the project features...

DC Implements Harm Reduction Vending Machines

DC Implements Harm Reduction Vending Machines

By Georgia Russello April 21, 2023

Two Washington, D.C. government organizations announced a pilot project featuring vending machines that provide safety products like Naloxone (Narcan), an opioid overdose reversal drug, throughout the...

DC Secures $15.2 Million from JUUL in Nationwide Settlement

DC Secures $15.2 Million from JUUL in Nationwide Settlement

By Kate Loughran and Mia Streitberger April 21, 2023

Washington, D.C. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb announced April 12 that JUUL, an e-cigarette manufacturer, will pay D.C. $15.2 million in a settlement for preying on children and falsely advertising...

Second Sexual Assault Charge Raised Against Ex-Cardinal McCarrick

Second Sexual Assault Charge Raised Against Ex-Cardinal McCarrick

By Nina Raj and Mary Clare Marshall April 21, 2023

CW: This article discusses clerical sexual assault. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources. Former Washington, D.C. Archbishop and Georgetown University honorary degree...

The Transformers’ Next Battle: Optimus Prime vs. Neighborhood Board

The Transformers’ Next Battle: Optimus Prime vs. Neighborhood Board

By Julia Butler April 14, 2023

Georgetown University students may soon give their last wave to the Optimus Prime and Bumblebee Transformers statues that line many Hoyas’ walks to class.  The Old Georgetown Board (OGB), a...

DC Deputy Mayor Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Investigation

DC Deputy Mayor Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Investigation

By Karenna Warden April 1, 2023

CW: This article references sexual harassment. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources.  Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has launched an investigation into...

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