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Police blocked off parts of 22nd and G streets to investigate a report of a suspicious package Friday.

Police investigate suspicious package on 22nd and G streets

By Justine Coleman
December 15, 2017
Five dockless bike-sharing companies – whose bikes are not required to be docked at stations across the city – have launched temporary programs in the District since September.

Critics voice accountability, safety concerns as ‘dockless’ bike program takes off

By Justine Coleman and Brooke Migdon
November 1, 2017

MPD arrests woman for pulling knife on man near Townhouse Row

By Justine Coleman
October 31, 2017
The University plans to accept hot beverage containers for recycling under new recycling guidelines being implemented by D.C. Department of Public Works beginning in January.

Change in D.C. guidelines to allow recycling of coffee cups on campus

By Justine Coleman and Leah Potter
October 26, 2017
Students and alumni say the University should use the leadership change in the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities to reform an office in the crosshairs over its handling of sexual violence cases.

Students, alumni call for SRR reform after director’s departure

By Justine Coleman and Leah Potter
October 23, 2017

Man arrested after ‘suspicious activity’ reported in Marvin Center bathroom

By Justine Coleman
October 20, 2017
Between 2012 and 2015, the number of rapes recorded on the Vern never exceeded two, but seven rapes were documented on the campus last year, according to the annual security report.

Vern rape reports reach high point following increased mental health focus

By Justine Coleman and Jackie Torrez
October 19, 2017

SRR leader to depart University for military service

By Justine Coleman and Leah Potter
October 19, 2017
Derek Long | Staff Photographer

After months of negotiation, ANC approves GW Hospital helipad agreement

By Justine Coleman and Katelyn Owens
October 18, 2017
The Foggy Bottom and West End Neighborhood Block Party, which annually brought upwards of 3,000 people to I Street to interact with small businesses and GW representatives, will not be held this year.

GW scraps neighborhood block party after 14-year run

By Justine Coleman
October 16, 2017

How several of GW’s on-campus crime statistics compare to peer schools’

By Justine Coleman
October 16, 2017

Right-wing Brazilian politician cancels Elliott School event

By Justine Coleman
October 12, 2017
Jair Bolsonaro, a right-wing federal deputy in Brazil and likely presidential candidate, is coming to speak and answer questions from scholars and journalists at GW Friday night.

Scholars worldwide demand GW cancel event with far-right Brazilian politician

By Justine Coleman
October 11, 2017

Medical school researchers awarded more than $2 million to test Zika vaccine in Brazil

By Justine Coleman
October 10, 2017

GW settles Title IX lawsuit with former admitted student

By Justine Coleman
October 6, 2017
Authorities documented five cases in residence halls that officials determined were motivated by race, religion, ethnicity or sexual orientation bias, according to the annual security report.

Campus hate crimes see largest increase in five years

By Justine Coleman
October 4, 2017

Domestic violence cases drop off after years of consistency

By Justine Coleman
October 4, 2017

Man with gun tried to rob CVS, police say

By Justine Coleman
October 4, 2017

Crime log: Racial slur written on evaluation form

By Justine Coleman
October 2, 2017
The University plans to transform 2100 Pennsylvania Ave., combining it with Rice Hall, to create an investment property generating revenue for academic projects.

Small businesses concerned about uncertain future as GW plans investment project

By Justine Coleman and Cindy Bae
October 2, 2017
Athletic director Patrick Nero stands on the sidelines at the Smith Center prior to a November 2016 men's basketball game.

Athletic department at center of pay discrimination lawsuit

By Justine Coleman and Matt Cullen
October 2, 2017

Drug law referrals plunge nearly 50 percent in four years

By Justine Coleman
October 2, 2017

Trump nominates law professor to military appellate court

By Justine Coleman
September 29, 2017
University Police Department officers completed an EVOC training course designed to teach law enforcement and first responders how to safely navigate their vehicles in emergency situations.

UPD undergoes training to use sirens in emergency situations

By Justine Coleman and Riya Gavaskar
September 28, 2017

Two sexual fondlings reported on H Street

By Justine Coleman
September 25, 2017
Boston Properties plans to fund an extension of the sidewalk near the 26th Street Park, located between I and K streets, and to remove a brick wall obstructing a pedestrian pathway.

Developer plans $700,000 in neighborhood improvements as part of Rice Hall project

By Justine Coleman and Brielle Powers
September 25, 2017

Man assaulted along 23rd Street, police say

By Justine Coleman
September 20, 2017
Vincent Obias, chief in the division of colorectal surgery, completed the operation last month using a new robotics system designed specifically for this procedure.

GW hospital doctor performs world’s first rectal surgery using medical robot system

By Justine Coleman
September 13, 2017

Woman arrested after allegedly stealing wallet in Kogan Plaza

By Justine Coleman
September 12, 2017
At a meeting outlining guidelines for campus protests, Darrell Darnell, the senior associate vice president for safety and security, said the University is preparing for hundreds of protesters traveling through campus during the pro-Trump “Mother of All Rallies” demonstration this weekend.

How officials try to prevent violence at campus rallies

By Justine Coleman and Brielle Powers
September 11, 2017

University condemns Islamophobic fliers wrongly posted in YAF’s name

By Justine Coleman
September 9, 2017
The Foggy Bottom and West End Advisory Neighborhood Commission will vote on an agreement with the hospital at a special meeting Thursday that could clear the way for the helipad to be constructed.

Divided community prepares for ANC vote on GW Hospital helipad proposal

By Justine Coleman
September 6, 2017

Crime log: Drugs, knife found in room in The Dakota

By Catherine Moran and Justine Coleman
September 4, 2017
An area resident is suing GW and the University Police Department, alleging the University police wrongly barred him from campus property.

Man sues GW, UPD alleging he was wrongly barred from campus

By Justine Coleman
August 31, 2017

Community relations director departure stirs concern in Foggy Bottom

By Justine Coleman
August 28, 2017
Starting this week, MPD will officially begin a domestic violence liaison program, training about 20 citizen volunteers – including at least six GW students – to offer initial aid to survivors.

MPD recruits volunteers for program supporting domestic violence survivors

By Justine Coleman
August 28, 2017
Metro will increase peak and off-peak fares and begin a new operating schedule this weekend.

Farragut West, surrounding Metro stations to close during move-in weekend

By Justine Coleman
August 25, 2017

Man threatens to shoot officer, GW community member in Shenkman Hall

By Justine Coleman
August 25, 2017

Suspect stole more than $21,000 from CVS, police say

By Justine Coleman
August 22, 2017
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said she would maintain D.C.'s sanctuary city status, despite an executive order from Trump that would rip funding from such cities.

About 90 percent of House offices don’t pay interns, report finds

By Justine Coleman
August 10, 2017

ACLU sues WMATA over political advertisement ban

By Justine Coleman
August 10, 2017

Proposed strip club withdraws license application

By Justine Coleman
August 4, 2017

Alumnus appointed to D.C.’s interim transportation director

By Justine Coleman
August 2, 2017

Enterprise CarShare closes in D.C., but remains at GW

By Justine Coleman
August 1, 2017
Staff and students welcome University President Thomas LeBlanc at the steps of Rice Hall on his first day in the role.

LeBlanc begins first day as University president with student meeting

By Justine Coleman
August 1, 2017

Three reports of attempted car theft in HelWell garage on same day

By Justine Coleman
July 27, 2017
The University announced Monday that Doug Shaw, the senior associate provost for international strategy, will step down from his position to return to teaching.

First international strategy provost steps down

By Justine Coleman
July 24, 2017

Woman reports simple assault behind The Remington hotel

By Justine Coleman
July 24, 2017
Olivia Anderson | Photo Editor

Proposed bike, bus lane projects near campus move forward after study

By Justine Coleman
July 21, 2017

Man arrested for DUI near GW Hospital

By Justine Coleman
July 19, 2017

Capital campaign ends with $1.02 billion raised

By Justine Coleman
July 17, 2017

Bikeshare station installed in front of Duques Hall

By Justine Coleman
July 13, 2017

Arrests for public marijuana use nearly triple in D.C.

By Justine Coleman
July 12, 2017
Lara Brown, who was appointed interim director of GSPM last year, was named the school's permanent director Tuesday.

Lara Brown named permanent GSPM director

By Justine Coleman
July 11, 2017

Suspect broke into car on 23rd Street, stole property

By Justine Coleman
July 11, 2017

Track work closes two Metro stations near Foggy Bottom this weekend

By Justine Coleman
July 7, 2017

Some EPA regulations formed from political bias, study finds

By Justine Coleman
July 6, 2017

D.C. minimum wage rises to $12.50

By Justine Coleman
July 3, 2017
Town Danceboutique, the largest LGBTQ club in D.C. and a popular nightlife spot for students, will close next year after a developer bought the property with plans to build an apartment complex.

Town nightclub to close next year

By Justine Coleman
June 28, 2017

Metro refunding customers overcharged in past two years

By Justine Coleman
June 28, 2017

Man threatened with gun, bike stolen outside Lafayette Hall

By Justine Coleman
June 24, 2017

City plans to fight rodents with new trash collection technology

By Justine Coleman
June 24, 2017
COURTESY OF SUSAN GRIFFITHS

Lobbyist injured in Alexandria shooting released from GW Hospital

By Justine Coleman
June 23, 2017

D.C. to permit children of immigrants to apply for tuition aid

By Justine Coleman
June 21, 2017
Police found Seth Rich, the slain DNC employee, on the corner of Flagler Place and W Street NW face down with at least one gunshot wound in his back. A group of students are aiming to solve the murder.

Students researching murder of DNC staffer find hitman or serial killer likely responsible

By Justine Coleman
June 21, 2017
Congressional representatives are trying to update the Metro by reviewing the system's 50-year-old charter.

Foggy Bottom station to add ‘Kennedy Center’ to its name

By Justine Coleman
June 21, 2017

Mayor launches 911 text system for people unable to call

By Justine Coleman
June 15, 2017

Barred woman arrested in Starbucks after returning to campus

By Justine Coleman
June 14, 2017

Lobbyist injured in Alexandria shooting upgraded to serious condition at GW Hospital

By Justine Coleman, Meredith Roaten and Cayla Harris
June 14, 2017
Olivia Anderson | Photo Editor

Dupont vigil honors Orlando nightclub victims one year after shooting

By Justine Coleman
June 12, 2017

Most unconcerning campus crimes this year

By Justine Coleman and James Levinson
June 11, 2017
Metropolitan Police Department officers will see an increased focus on community policing and staff satisfaction under new Chief Peter Newsham.

MPD Chief Newsham focuses on strengthening community relations, officer morale

By Justine Coleman
June 11, 2017
Police found Seth Rich, the slain DNC employee, on the corner of Flagler Place and W Street NW face down with at least one gunshot wound in his back. A group of students are aiming to solve the murder.

Students investigate unsolved murder of DNC staffer

By Justine Coleman
June 11, 2017

Crime log – Man exposes himself and grabs female student

By Justine Coleman
June 11, 2017
If your schedule doesn’t pan out perfectly, don’t worry – here’s a list of backup courses you can add to your schedule for students in each school.

Avoid class registration catastrophe with these back up courses

By Justine Coleman
June 11, 2017

Police arrest 15-year-old male for carjacking on 23rd Street last week

By Justine Coleman
June 8, 2017

Peet’s Coffee starts delivery for summer

By Justine Coleman
June 8, 2017

Report: Wawa aims to open location near campus in December

By Justine Coleman
June 6, 2017
As University President Steven Knapp prepares to move on from his role, neighbors say he worked to repair a long-frayed relationship between the University and the surrounding neighborhood.

Knapp joins coalition supporting Paris climate agreement after Trump’s exit

By Justine Coleman
June 5, 2017

Man pulled out of vehicle and carjacked outside Townhouse Row

By Justine Coleman
June 2, 2017
21st Street between E and F streets was shut down Thursday evening as police investigated a "barricade situation" in the area.

Man taken into custody after ‘barricade situation’ on 21st Street

By Justine Coleman, Liz Provencher and Colleen Grablick
June 1, 2017

Average rent near Foggy Bottom station spikes in last year

By Justine Coleman
June 1, 2017

Trump family law firm may lease space in new GW-owned development

By Justine Coleman
May 31, 2017

D.C. robberies plummet in first five months of the year

By Justine Coleman
May 31, 2017

Student arrested after pill found in residence hall room

By Justine Coleman
May 30, 2017
Science, technology, engineering and math faculty are encouraging female students to pursue science-focused careers after graduation.

Contracted worker sues GW for negligence after alleged electrical shock in SEH

By Justine Coleman
May 26, 2017

Police: Woman assaulted, robbed in E Street alley

By Justine Coleman
May 25, 2017

Ivymount program scraps plan to open in former Stevens School

By Justine Coleman
May 25, 2017

Woman arrested for simple assault in Shenkman Hall basement

By Justine Coleman
May 23, 2017

Man arrested for stealing copper pipe, wire from Tompkins Hall

By Justine Coleman
May 23, 2017

Man destroyed table, chairs during argument at Beefsteak, police say

By Justine Coleman
May 23, 2017
As University President Steven Knapp prepares to move on from his role, neighbors say he worked to repair a long-frayed relationship between the University and the surrounding neighborhood.

Knapp improved community relations during decade-long tenure, neighbors say

By Justine Coleman
May 22, 2017
Alumna Grace Speights, who is now a Board of Trustees member and an employment litigation specialist at the Morgan, Lewis & Bockius practice, told the graduates to give back to society at the ceremony Sunday.

Law school graduates pushed to become advocates, make a difference

By Justine Coleman
May 21, 2017
The Board of Trustees honored University President Steven Knapp during his final Board meeting as president Friday.

Knapp, three other members leave Board of Trustees

By Justine Coleman
May 19, 2017
Ethan Stoler | Contributing Photo Editor

MSSC graduates urge their classmates to keep fighting for fair treatment

By Justine Coleman
May 18, 2017

Barred man arrested for unlawfully entering SRR building

By Justine Coleman
May 17, 2017

Nine injured from Turkish embassy violence taken to GW Hospital

By Justine Coleman
May 17, 2017
Metro riders will start paying a higher fare rate and adjusting to changed hours of operation this summer.

Metro to increase fares, decrease train frequency starting this summer

By Justine Coleman
May 12, 2017

Student arrested in International House for drug possession

By Justine Coleman
May 12, 2017

Homelessness drops 11 percent citywide in one year

By Justine Coleman
May 11, 2017
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