News across Greater Washington

Black Diaspora Storyteller Named Gender Justice Fellow for Initiative’s Residency Program
Candice Hoyes will bring her work in music and storytelling to the Gender Justice Initiative’s residency program.

The Last Days of Mount Rainier’s Urban Corn Silo
The Urban Grain Bin was installed by a group of environmentalist residents who used it to store corn for a type of pellet stove.

Name the Teen Center!
We are looking for a name for the new Hyattsville Teen Center at 5812 40th Avenue! The Center provides a safe, welcoming space for Hyattsville’s youth to connect, explore their interests, discover new passions, and build valuable skills.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Stopped by Hyattsville’s Cocineros This Week
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore stopped by Hyattsville's Cocineros restaurant for a chat with owner Carlos Alvarado on Wednesday.

Business Ins & Outs: Garage, Rag & Bone, Pop Mart, Dutch Darlings; IKEA
October begins with a few unique debuts. In: Garage Clothing on Saturday Garage Clothing will open on Saturday, Oct. 3, at 3295 M St. NW, in the former Club Monaco […]
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.

Animal Bite Reported: 2800 Nicholson Street
We wanted to notify the community of a dog bite incident that occurred on October 2, 2026, at 11:42 a.m. in the 2800 block of Nicholson Street.

Peñalver Reaffirms GU Sexual Violence Prevention Efforts After Cornell Case
Two weeks after a former Cornell University student alleged she was raped at a school fraternity, advocates across the country have put renewed pressure on universities to address sexual violence on college campuses.

Advocating for AI Protections
WASHINGTON, DC – On September 27-30, the Hernando Sun and various newspaper outlets from around the country converged in the nation’s capital for the News Media Alliance Fly-In to advocate […]

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.

GU Bioinformatics Program Receives Historic Recognition by International Society
Students and faculty praised the program for its recognition, which was a national first.