Local News in Washington
Community news from our local sources
Washington 127 storiesWiden to District of Columbia
WOMEN’S SOCCER | Hoyas Enter Big East Play Riding High
The Georgetown University women’s soccer team faced some growing pains early in the season, fighting through a tough nonconference schedule and relying on younger players to replace the eight graduates who started more than twenty games last season. Recently, however, the Hoyas…
The Pine Tree
Published September 25President Trump and the President of China Deliver Remarks at a State Dinner
Washington, DC…President Trump and the President of China Deliver Remarks at a State Dinner.
FIELD HOCKEY | GU Struggles at Temple, Finds Footing Against Rider
The Georgetown University field hockey team suffered a loss to the Temple University Owls on Sept. 18 but bounced back against the Rider University Broncs two days later. In their first Big East game of the season, the Hoyas (4-4) came up short against the Owls (5-3), who pulled…
Peñalver Announces 5 Year Strategic Plan for GU
Georgetown University President Eduardo Peñalver launched the development of a five-year strategic plan to meet several university goals Sept. 24. The Georgetown University Strategic Plan, which Peñalver announced in an email to university community members, aims to strengthen…
Trump califica de «gran reunión» su encuentro con Xi Jinping en la Casa Blanca
WASHINGTON — El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, calificó este jueves de «gran reunión» el encuentro que mantuvo en la Casa Blanca con su homólogo chino, Xi Jinping, en un contexto de tensiones entre Washington y Pekín. «Gran reunión. Gracias», dijo Trump a la prensa…
COMMENTARY | Capitals Look to Return to Playoffs with Offseason Acquisitions
The Washington Capitals had quite an eventful offseason. In a season where Alexander Ovechkin became the first player in NHL history to score 900 career goals but the team missed the playoffs by just 3 points, the Caps entered the summer eager to make moves. Third-year general…
Perspective: At GW event, Fetterman’s rhetoric on Iran showed he is out of touch with young voters
Standing at 6-foot-8, clad in his signature Carhartt hoodie and gym shorts, Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) towered over the audience of students at Jack Morton Auditorium last week when he visited for a Q&A hosted by the student organization Jewish on Campus. But while the event…
China policy program director discusses US-China relations ahead of Xi Jinping’s DC visit
The director of GW’s China Policy Program said at an event hosted by the Sigur Center for Asian Studies Tuesday the U.S.-China relationship needs to evolve to include more frequent and official communication channels to manage competitive tensions and implement tangible change.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear hints at future political run during book talk
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said Tuesday that he is no longer certain his 2023 reelection campaign will be his last, while discussing his faith, political divisions and the future of the Democratic Party at GW.
Officials expand FixIt scheduling program to select first-year, upperclass residence halls
Officials expanded the FixIt scheduling pilot program to Amsterdam, Mitchell, Thurston and West halls, allowing residents submitting non-urgent FixIt requests to select specific non-weekend dates up to one week away and time slots for technicians to complete repairs.
Career Services introduces new professional readiness, resume creation platform
GW replaced its VMock resume-review platform with SkillsFirst, a career readiness tool that offers resume building, personalized feedback and interview preparation.
Board of Trustees launches assessment of Granberg’s leadership
The Board of Trustees will gather feedback from students, faculty, staff, alumni and other members of the GW community this fall as it evaluates President Ellen Granberg’s leadership and the University’s progress toward its goals as outlined in its strategic framework.