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The D.C. Council voted to pass emergency legislation Nov. 4 reinstating a 90-day youth curfew, which took effect Nov. 7 following a series of youth-related violent incidents.

DC Council Passes Youth Curfew in Effort to Reduce Crime

By Manika Niwas, Special to The Hoya November 14, 2025

The Council of the District of Columbia voted Nov. 4 to approve emergency legislation reinstating a youth curfew for 90 days. The curfew originally came into effect Nov. 7 after a series of incidents involving...

Ikea launched a new pickup store in Georgetown, Nov. 5 located on M Street close to 33rd Street.

Ikea Store Opens on M Street

By Noah De Haan, Hoya Staff Writer November 14, 2025

Ikea opened a new pickup store Nov. 5 in the Georgetown neighborhood on M Street near 33rd Street. The store, a “plan and order point” that does not stock items, allows customers to meet with design...

The Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) petitioned the Council of the District of Columbia on Oct. 22 to pass a law that would set limits on resold live music tickets, emphasizing accessibility challenges.

GUSA Senators Endorse Ticket Resale Bill

By Liv Sanchez, Special to The Hoya October 31, 2025

The Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) released a petition Oct. 22 urging the Council of the District of Columbia to pass legislation that would cap resold ticket prices for live music shows,...

The Council of the District of Columbia voted 9-4 on Oct. 21 to exempt small rental property owners from certain tenant laws, eliminating tenant purchasing rights for buildings with two to four units.

DC Council Rolls Back Tenant Rights Laws

By Shira Oz, City Desk Editor October 31, 2025

The Council of the District of Columbia voted 9-4 Oct. 21 to give small rental property owners an exemption from certain tenant laws, removing tenant purchasing rights for two- to four-unit buildings. The...

On Oct. 18, Georgetown University students took part in the “No Kings” national protest in Washington, D.C., where 200,000 demonstrators gathered to oppose President Donald Trump’s growing use of executive power.

GU Students Join ‘No Kings’ Protest Against Trump Administration Policies

By Shira Oz, City Desk Editor October 22, 2025

Georgetown University students joined 200,000 demonstrators at the “No Kings” national protest in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 18 to condemn the expansion of President Donald Trump’s executive power. Seven...

The Georgetown neighborhood’s Starbucks Coffee location closed indefinitely Sept. 27.

Beloved M Street Student Coffee Spot Closes

By Jacqueline Gordon, Special to The Hoya October 13, 2025

The Georgetown neighborhood’s Starbucks Coffee location on the corner of M and 34th Streets closed indefinitely Sept. 27, disappointing Georgetown University students who frequented the shop. Starbucks,...

A Washington, D.C. councilmember is seeking the city’s nonvoting U.S. House seat, taking on veteran representative and fellow Democrat Eleanor Holmes Norton.

DC City Council Member Announces Congressional Run

By Amanda Bloom, Senior Multimedia Editor October 10, 2025

A Washington, D.C. council member is running for D.C.’s nonvoting seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, challenging long-term incumbent and fellow Democrat Eleanor Holmes Norton.  The announcement...

The Tombs rescinded a $5 cover fee, which was first implemented on Sept. 4, after pushback from Georgetown University students.

Tombs Temporarily Revokes Cover Fee After Student Boycott

By Shira Oz, City Desk Editor September 26, 2025

The Tombs, a beloved local campus bar and restaurant, revoked its $5 weekend nightclub fee after Georgetown University students rallied in opposition.  The restaurant recently instituted a new...

The U.S. House of Representatives approved four “tough-on-crime” bills on Sept. 16, among them legislation lowering the minimum age for youths to be tried as adults, as part of a continuing federal effort to curb crime in Washington, D.C.

House Passes Crime Bill Package as Part of DC Crackdown

By Anna Lim, Hoya Staff Writer September 26, 2025

The U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass four “tough-on-crime” bills Sept. 16, including legislation that lowers the minimum age for youth to be tried as adults, as part of an ongoing federal...

The Washington, D.C. Council approved a redevelopment plan for Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Memorial Stadium on Sept. 17.

DC City Council Approves RFK Redevelopment Act

By Joshua Chilmaid, Special to The Hoya September 26, 2025

The Washington, D.C. City Council approved a redevelopment plan for the Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Memorial Stadium on Sept. 17. The Council approved the measure by an 11-2 vote, which will use $1.7 billion...

Georgetown University community members who work in government and public service raised concerns about the impact of a federal shutdown on government services and workers if the United States Congress does not reach a budget agreement by Oct. 1

As Government Shutdown Looms, GU Community Grapples With Potential Impacts

By Ajani Stella and Shira Oz September 25, 2025

As the United States Congress remains deadlocked in budget negotiations, Georgetown University community members who work in government and public service remain concerned about the impact of a shutdown...

The Georgetown neighborhood celebrated art, music, and performance during Art All Night, Washington, D.C.’s free late-night festival, which featured shows at 16 locations along Wisconsin Avenue on Sept. 12.

Art All Night Exhibits Celebrate Small Businesses, Local Art

By Annika McCanne, Hoya Staff Writer September 19, 2025

The Georgetown neighborhood celebrated art, music and performance for Art All Night, Washington, D.C.’s free late-night art festival which hosted art shows across 16 locations on Wisconsin Avenue Sept....

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