News across Greater Washington

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.
TOWNWIDE LINE PAINTING
NIGHTWORK, October 4-14, 2026; 8pm-6am, (Weather Permitting)

Public Notice: Housing and Human Services Renovation

High-Attendance City Council Work Session Anticipated on October 8th

City of Greenbelt to Begin Roosevelt Center Crosswalk Replacement Work October 7
The City of Greenbelt Public Works will begin replacing crosswalks in Roosevelt Center on Tuesday, October 7. The work is expected to take approximately two to three weeks, weather permitting.

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)…

News Release- Purcellville Police Incidents Report 10.2.26
PURCELLVILLE, Va. October 2, 2026 - 9/25/26 2:20 p.m. 1000 block E Main St Assault An officer responded to a report of an alleged assault. The complainant stated she had a

New Code of Conduct Largely Maintains Existing Policies
The new code of conduct includes minor changes to no contact orders, the disclosure of student records and the Residential Living citation process.