News across Greater Washington

Marking 20 Years, Lombardi Women Honors Entrepreneur and Breast Cancer Survivor Jessica Miller, Oct. 1
Lombardi Women, a philanthropic community that supports breast cancer research at Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, has named Jessica Miller, a commercial real estate leader, entrepreneur, breast cancer survivor […]

RepHERsent Builds a Fitness Community for Women at Howard
The student-led workout club pairs exercise with encouragement, education and friendship. The post RepHERsent Builds a Fitness Community for Women at Howard first appeared on The Hilltop .

Howard’s Connection to the Pan-African Fabric Showcase
Howard’s Fatima Mncube-Barnes, Ed.D., brings South African heritage to a runway where nine designers interpreted one shared fabric. The post Howard’s Connection to the Pan-African Fabric Showcase first appeared on The Hilltop .

How to limit the rat numbers? Train the humans
D.C.'s Rat Rangers take anyone who is interested on night time safaris through some of the Capitol's filthiest back alleys to learn the way of the rats, and to be better humans.

How to limit the rat numbers? Train the humans
D.C.'s Rat Rangers take anyone who is interested on night time safaris through some of the Capitol's filthiest back alleys to learn the way of the rats, and to be better humans.

How to limit the rat numbers? Train the humans
D.C.'s Rat Rangers take anyone who is interested on night time safaris through some of the Capitol's filthiest back alleys to learn the way of the rats, and to be better humans.
Applications for Fall 2026 Agriculture Innovation Grant Open October 1
The program supports local agricultural operations.

Eastern Homecoming Parade Friday: Move Cars on Route
Eastern High School celebrates homecoming this weekend! The parade starts in from of Eastern High School (1700 E. Capitol St.
City’s Visitor Economy Reaches $183 Million in 2025; Region leading 40% growth since 2021
Direct visitor spending in the City’s tourism-related sectors reached more than $183 million in 2025, a 7.3 percent increase from the previous year.

Mined, Melted, and Poured in America: President Trump Reverses Years of Anti-Mining Policy
Washington, DC…President Donald J. Trump announced one of the largest steel plants in American history: a $15 billion Mesabi Metallics mill in Iowa. The project will create 1,750 permanent Iowa jobs, support up to 6,000 construction jobs, and is projected to add $95 billion to…

Frederick County business wants to turn plastic waste into filament for 3D printers
Primo3D is collecting 50 pounds of waste plastic from Meredith's Good Luck Tavern to test their prototype waste-to-filament machine. Founder Drew Primo hopes to scale up the process and give residents a place - other than the recycling bin - to put their plastic.

Amanda Hagerman’s First Year Celebrates the Ladies of Georgetown
What do Jackie Kennedy, Julia Child, the Peter sisters, Elizabeth Taylor, Evangeline Bruce and Lorraine Cooper have in common? Their images and inspiration are part of the “Ladies of Georgetown” […]