Vatican Names First Black Archbishop of Washington

April 4, 2019

Atlanta’s Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory was named by the Vatican today to be the next archbishop of Washington, succeeding Cardinal Donald Wuerl.

Weekend Round Up April 4, 2019


“Petalpalooza” puts a cherry on top with Saturday-night fireworks on the Southwest waterfront. Also that night, the American University Museum opens its spring exhibitions.

New GU Gallery Features Work by Glenn Ligon

March 28, 2019

On Monday, April 1, the Maria & Alberto de la Cruz Gallery will host a free public conversation between artist Glenn Ligon and Steven Nelson, art history professor and director of the African Studies Center at UCLA.

In the Midst of March Madness

March 18, 2019

For fans and superfans of college basketball of all ages, this was the day and night of reckoning, followed by Monday morning analysis: the official opening of March Madness.

Admissions Scandal Hits Close to Home

March 14, 2019

The investigation has ensnared Georgetown University, in the person of Gordon Ernst, a former tennis coach who has been, according to reports, charged with racketeering and conspiracy.

Hoyas Beat Defending Champs Villanova, 85-73 (photos)

February 21, 2019

The Feb. 20 win was the first for the Hoyas (16-10, 6-7 Big East) over a ranked opponent since 2017, and Ewing’s first against a top-25 opponent in eight tries.

Our Black History … in Georgetown

February 20, 2019

To the surprise of some, Georgetown can tell the story of early and contemporary America from a black perspective. 

John Dingell: Funerals in Dearborn and Georgetown

February 11, 2019

On Thursday, Feb. 14, a funeral mass will be held at Holy Trinity Church in Georgetown, with an interment to follow at Arlington National Cemetery.

Win Over Xavier Put Hoyas in 3rd Place in Big East (photos)

February 2, 2019

The Georgetown Hoyas men’s basketball team turned in a stellar second half and overcame a sluggish start to defeat the visiting Xavier Musketeers 80-73 on Jan. 31.

Weekend Round Up January 31, 2019

January 31, 2019

This weekend at the Kennedy Center, American Ballet Theatre is in town to perform “Harlequinade.” Friday is International Gruit Day, Saturday is Groundhog Day and you know what Sunday is.