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29 pins- GU gives three professors $100,000 and research leave for AI and ethics studies.
- The American Foreign Service Association honored 11 people at Georgetown University, where they criticized the Trump administration’s diplomacy.
- Twelve first-years are running for GUSA Senate, with platforms focused on campus living conditions, costs, and access to GUSA. The pool is less than half the size of Fall 2025’s, for those keeping track.
- Three Georgetown University students received Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarships, a two-year program providing financial support to students pursuing public service careers.
- Over at GW, a tourism studies institute received $1.5 million in federal funding to support tourism in tribal nations.
- At George Washington University, Robert Orttung is working to keep the Buff and Blue green.
- Professor talks Buddhist meditation and neuroscience.
- ANC 7D06: Donte Massey endorsed by GGWash and DCYimbys, nearly $8,000 in unpaid camera tickets.
- Townhouse Row and Strong Hall added to FixIt scheduling.
- Alexandria, flyers on dozens of cars raise voter intimidation concerns.
- Two tickets are running for Georgetown University Student Association president and vice president, with labor, campus life and transparency at the center of their policies.
- The National Park Service began clearing debris and removing heavy equipment from East Potomac Park Friday, following a judge’s temporary halt to tree removals earlier this week.
Coming Soon in Washington
9 pins- Bar Nuestro, Latin leaning spot. Navy Yard this month.
- Commanders seek climate law exemption for gas plant at RFK Stadium, raising concerns among environmentalists and lawmakers.
- Hyattsville is planning an 87,000-square-foot community center with a pool, gym and fitness space for multiple generations.
- Glenwood's Restaurant plans to open at Chesterbrook Shopping Center in McLean in fall 2027, with live music and outdoor dining over on that stretch of town.
- Glenwood’s Restaurant plans first Virginia spot at Chesterbrook Shopping Center, fall 2027.
- Fairfax County approved a plan for more than 250 rental units, retail and other additions near Vienna Metro.
- Vienna Metro. Fairfax County approved 250-plus rentals, retail and more.
- Hammer & Nails is opening its second Montgomery County grooming salon next week!
- Private jet terminal under construction at major Washington metro airport.
Openings & Closings in Washington
6 pins- A newcomer to Vienna’s restaurant scene was named among the Washington Metro Area’s 40 best restaurants.
- 2nd Swing’s adding 8,802 square feet and six fitting bays at its Columbia store, plus 10 employees.
- Black Flag Brewing in Columbia could close as its 10-year lease nears expiration, and the brewery says a pending sale is only about 20% funded.
- Voodoo Brewing is opening near the Innovation Center Metro station in Herndon, with craft beer, pizza, burgers, and other pub fare.
- Black Flag Brewing Company in Columbia may close when its lease ends November 30, as the effort to sell the decade-old brewery stalls. Gaylor shared the news online in hopes of keeping it open.
- Nordstrom Rack is set to open its latest Montgomery County location this month, over on its new site.
Food & Drink in Washington
4 pinsEvent in Washington
3 pins- Seven cows will race for bragging rights over at Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon this month, with spectators cheering them on at the annual NASCOW fundraiser.
- From Oct. 15 through 21, Allison Russell plays the Atlantis, Guachinangos perform Mexican music at Songbyrd, and artist Robin Bell has a final weekend.
- Rockville, costumed dog parade Saturday.
Incident in Washington
6 pins- Georgetown students accuse Fr. Alvaro Ribeiro of harassment and grooming. Jesuits removed him, then he returned.
- D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb is suing Little Samaritan and its owner, alleging six workers were not paid wages they were owed when the child care center closed.
- A man who drove from Kentucky to seek a job at CIA headquarters entered a restricted area, prompting a bomb squad response, according to court records.
- Juvenile struck by passing car after stepping off MoCo bus in Potomac, around 8 p.m.
- Fairfax County detectives found two loaded firearms in an 18-year-old Herndon man’s waistband after a foot chase, and he faces weapons charges.
- The Maryland Attorney General’s Office has released body-camera video from a police-involved crash in Jessup that killed a 20-year-old man from Baltimore.
Sports in Washington
1 pinQuestion in Washington
127 pins- Where can I find more indoor volleyball open gyms in DC?
- DC: haunted tours, séances, or ghost hunts around Halloween?
- What is there to do over on a weekend in Greenbelt, perhaps a lake walk or a good trail?
- Does anyone know what the construction has been doing over on the Taft Bridge near Rock Creek Park, between Woodley Park and Adams Morgan?
- In Cherrydale, can anyone recommend a handyman for hanging shelves and patching drywall?
- Northwest spots to read? Lively, not too loud?
- Where should I go in Annandale for fresh bread and pastries on a weekday morning?
- Envoy near Malcolm X Park, do you hear neighbors through the walls?
- Where in Cleveland Park can an energetic pup find off-leash trails or a decent fenced area?
- Know a plumber in Silver Spring who shows up on time and doesn’t push extra repairs every visit?
- Which breweries or bars in Hyattsville have weekend live music and offer a low-key evening out?
- Any Kensington bakeries with fresh sourdough and pastries worth an early start?
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