News across Greater Washington
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.
Latina aviators gather at museum for festival
Latina aviators told elementary and high school STEM students in September that they can do anything they set their minds to. The College Park Aviation Museum welcomed more than 100 visitors on Sept. 26 for the sixth annual Latinas in Aviation Global Festival. “Taking off is…
45th Annual Takoma Park Street Festival Returns Sunday, October 4, 2026
The 45th Annual Takoma Park Street Festival is set to bring music, art, and community spirit to the heart of Takoma Park on Sunday, October 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival will feature almost 200 booths showcasing the region’s creative scene.
A New Fall Tradition is Hatching: Introducing Quacktoberfest!
The City of Fredericksburg and Fredericksburg Mainstreet are excited to announce the launch of Quacktoberfest on October 17, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., a brand-new free community festival bringing together autumn festivities,
A New Fall Tradition is Hatching: Introducing Quacktoberfest!
The City of Fredericksburg and Fredericksburg Mainstreet are excited to announce the launch of Quacktoberfest on October 17, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., a brand-new free community festival bringing together autumn festivities,