Suspicious package on campus triggers MPD response
The alert was lifted after Metropolitan Police Department officers investigated and confirmed there were no hazardous materials in the package.
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Bowser to remove most COVID-19 capacity limits next week
Bowser will lift limits on capacity, activity, time and other operations for restaurants, places of worship, gyms, schools and other venues May 21.
Traffic deaths nearly double since this time last year
Traffic fatalities in the District have nearly doubled so far this calendar year compared to this time last year.
Crime log: Female faculty member reports stalking
A female faculty member reported being the victim of stalking when a non-GW affiliated male subject showed up at her office Thursday.
Officials increase accepted number of housing exemptions
Officials approved at least 800 requests from rising sophomores and juniors for the upcoming academic year.
Former professor, wife sue GW Hospital for malpractice
John Czwartacki, a former SMPA professor and aide to former President Donald Trump, couldn’t walk after receiving a drug for his multiple sclerosis.
Two COVID-19 vaccine clinics set to launch at Virginia campus
The clinics will administer the Pfizer vaccine through first-dose appointments May 15 and second-dose appointments June 5.
Alumnus confirmed as next MPD chief
The D.C. Council unanimously confirmed Robert Contee III, the current acting chief of the Metropolitan Police Department, as the permanent chief of police at a meeting Tuesday.
GWPD releases first demographics report
The report states GWPD officers stopped 57 pedestrians last year, of whom 25 were White, 17 were Black, one was Asian and 14 were of unknown races.
WMATA board approves budget, maintains operations
The budget will continue regular operations for at least another year following initial plans to make devastating cuts to its operating schedule.