D.C. Universities Are Helping Fired Federal Workers Find Their Footing
• April 14, 2025

According to the latest data from CNN, over 120,000 federal employees have been fired since President Donald Trump returned to the White House on Jan. 20. In light of these […]

Detained Georgetown Professor Awaits Hearing  
• April 9, 2025

On March 17, the Department of Homeland Security detained Georgetown University professor Badar Khan Suri outside his home in Rosslyn, Virginia. Following his arrest, Dr. Suri was sent to an […]

Georgetown University Post-Doc Fellow Detained by ICE, Students Protest Move
• March 24, 2025

Badar Khan Suri, a post-doctoral fellow at Georgetown University, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) last week. Suri is an Indian national and is on a temporary […]

February 2025 News Bytes
• February 11, 2025

Landmark Bridge and Hotel Demo-Ready?   Here’s a note from NPS about the decaying streetcar bridge west of Georgetown University: “The National Park Service is reviewing a Special Use permit application […]

Outlook 2025: Georgetown’s Community Leaders  Share What’s Ahead 
• January 15, 2025

Georgetown University   We are looking towards a 2025 filled with continued improvement and community across our Washington, D.C., campuses. We continue to work to modernize our Hilltop Campus through the construction […]

2024 Year in Review  
• January 13, 2025

The following is a year-in-review roundup for Town Topics of 2024. Crime At the December meeting of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2E, the Metropolitan Police Department reported that crime was down […]

December Downtowner
• December 9, 2024

D.C. Businesses May Have to Take Cash Again Unless the District Council acts, D.C. businesses will soon be required to accept cash. Three years ago, the District first required businesses […]

Georgetown President John DeGioia Steps Down after 23 Years of Service
• November 25, 2024

Georgetown University’s long-time president John DeGioia announced on Nov. 21 that he would be stepping down from his role and transitioning to the status of President Emeritus. After 23 years […]

Breaking News: Georgetown University President John DeGioia to Resign
• November 21, 2024

Georgetown University President John J. DeGioia sent an email on Thursday, November 21, announcing his plans to step down. The Georgetowner will have a more in-depth piece on this in […]

Georgetown Rangila’s 30th Anniversary Show, Nov. 22-23  
• November 13, 2024

 On Nov. 22 and 23, the nation’s largest charity dance showcase will return to Georgetown University’s Gaston Hall for its monumental 30th anniversary.    A South Asian performing arts showcase, Georgetown […]