News across District of Columbia
Think Tank Director Reevaluates European Foreign Policy After US, China Threats
Chatham House CEO and director Bronwen Maddox argued that Europe must cement itself as a major global player in world politics at a Georgetown University event.
Counterterrorism Pressure Can Harm Intelligence Gathering, Foreign Policy Experts Say
Former intelligence and policy officials examined lessons from the last 25 years of U.S. counterterrorism efforts and how policymakers can balance intelligence gathering at a Georgetown University event Sept. 30. The panelists argued that sustained U.S. pressure has kept…
Middle East Expert Says Iran War Will Only Legitimize the Regime
A leading Middle East policy expert asserted that the ongoing Iran war will not dissuade the Iranian government from attempting to create a nuclear weapon at a Georgetown University event Oct. 1. Sina Azodi, director of George Washington University’s Middle East studies (MES)…
Weekend Round Up October 1, 2026
Dine on Saudi Arabian delicacies tonight, sample dozens of wines on Friday, watch dachshunds dash on Saturday and hear a Great American Songbook recital on Sunday. Right in our own […]
Black Student Fund & Latino Student Fund Annual School Fair
The Black Student Fund & Latino Student Fund Annual School Fair is Sunday, Oct. 18, 2 to 5 p.m., at the UDC Student Center (Building 56), 4200 Connecticut Ave.
Mark Cuban Condemns Pharmaceutical Industry at GU Event
Entrepreneur Mark Cuban argued a lack of transparent pricing in the pharmaceutical industry hurts patients at a Georgetown University event.
Politics, Religion Experts Argue in Favor of Creativity Amid AI Employment Anxieties
Panelists looked to Catholic social teachings on how to find dignity and purpose in work amid the rise of AI in the workplace.
Shop Maury’s Tiktok Famous Yard Sale Saturday
One of Capitol Hill’s biggest bargain-hunting traditions returns Saturday, Oct. 3, when Maury Elementary School hosts its annual community Yard Sale from 9 a.m.
District 19 Race Registration Opens
District 19, on Sunday, Oct. 4, in Anacostia, is a crew-led race experience created by District Running Collective. Featuring 5k, 19k and 19-mile distances, the event brings runners together for a community-centered experience rooted in storytelling, culture and the city.
Oktoberfest at The Wharf
Oct. 3, 2 to 5 p.m. featuring the annual Wiener 500 Dachshund Dash to benefit Rural Dog Rescue and the Stein Hoisting Championship.
Dead Man’s Run at Congressional Cemetery
Oct. 10, 5 to 7 p.m. This death-defying 5k race begins inside the cemetery before continuing onto the Anacostia Trail for a spooky evening run filled with music, costumes, and frightful fun.
Former CIA officer turned whistleblower John Kiriakou reflects on career in intelligence
Former Central Intelligence Agency officer and GW alum John Kiriakou discussed his time as a CIA officer and criticized Congress for failing to reign in what he views as executive branch overreach under George W. Bush’s presidency up through President Donald Trump's…