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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,...

The D.C. city council introduced a proposal to allow universities to pay student-athletes directly, which would make NIL collectives, like Hoyas Rising, obsolete.

Proposed DC Council Bill Would Allow Direct Payments to Student-Athletes

By Brendan Fijol, Special to The Hoya October 10, 2025

The Council of the District of Columbia is inviting public comment until Oct. 13 on a bill that would allow Georgetown University and other universities in the District to directly compensate student-athletes. The...

Two Georgetown University history professors are organizing volunteers to document Smithsonian exhibits ahead of potential federal actions that might change or eliminate certain displays.

Citizen Historians Document Smithsonian Fearing Censorship Efforts

By Pragnya Kaginele, Special to The Hoya October 10, 2025

Two Georgetown University history professors are leading a group of volunteers to archive exhibits across the Smithsonian Institution in anticipation of federal directives that could alter or remove museum...

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...

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....

Georgetown University students joined thousands of demonstrators at the “We Are All D.C.” national march in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 6, protesting President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard to the city.

GU Students Join ‘We Are All DC’ Protest Against National Guard Deployment, MPD Federalization

By Shira Oz, City Desk Editor September 9, 2025

Georgetown University students joined thousands of demonstrators at the “We Are All D.C.” national march in Washington, D.C., Sept. 6, to condemn the deployment of the National Guard to the city by...

On Aug. 27, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced its plan to take back management of Union Station, the historic transportation hub and national landmark.

Federal Government to Take Control of Union Station

By Shira Oz, City Desk Editor September 4, 2025

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced plans to reclaim management of Union Station, a transportation hub and national landmark, Aug. 27. The Trump administration cited concerns about...

On Aug. 26, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) unveiled the design for its new 8000-series train cars, set to debut in 2028.

DC Transit Authority Unveils New Train Car Design

By Shira Oz, City Desk Editor September 4, 2025

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) announced its new 8000-series train car designs Aug. 26, which will launch in 2027. The new design, which returns the trains to their original...

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