News across Greater Washington
ACM Celebrates 59 Years Of Community Stories
This September, the Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum (ACM) turned 59. The museum opened its doors in 1967, and it has spent nearly six decades preserving and celebrating the stories of communities across the greater Washington, DC, region.
Mosaic’s Somewhere Over the Border Is Joyful
“No draft! No war! US out of El Salvador!” chanted DC activist and musician Luci Murphy, while teaching crowds to sing in the 1980s.
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.
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.
The Pine Tree
Published September 29Mined, 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…
GU Community Condemns Title IX Policy Reversal
The 2024 rule change, which was intended to protect LGBTQ+ students, was formally removed from national law by the U.S. Department of Education.
As Peñalver Develops Strategic Plan, GU Community Hopes for Improved Policies
The Georgetown University Police Department responded to over 17% more criminal reports in 2025, with a notable rise in burglaries.
Crime, Burglaries Jumped Last Year, GU Police Report Shows
The Georgetown University Police Department responded to over 17% more criminal reports in 2025, with a notable rise in burglaries.
As National Polarization Intensifies, GU Political Groups Drift Apart
For years, Georgetown University College Democrats (GUCD) and Georgetown University College Republicans (GUCR) filled university spaces for their signature event of the fall: the annual bipartisan debate. Students reveled in the opportunity to bicker, shout and even laugh over…