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Georgetown students say WMATA's Metrobus redesign has made bus travel harder despite goals of improving service.

Students Respond to WMATA’s Metrobus Route Redesign

By Sofia Thomas, GUSA Desk Editor September 4, 2025

Georgetown University students encountered redesigned routes for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) bus network as they returned to campus for the fall semester. The routes...

Florencia Agrazo and Marco Ferrario, a couple from Buenos Aires, Argentina, opened Flor. Coffee + Books to bring parts of their heritage to Washington, D.C.

New Buenos Aires-Inspired Coffee Shop Invites Community, Reflection in Georgetown

By Ajani Stella, Senior News Editor September 4, 2025

A new coffee shop and bookstore opened in Georgetown, featuring Argentinian-inspired food, drinks and cooking and mental health books. Flor. Coffee + Books, located on 31st Street NW near M Street,...

SHEEL PATEL/THE HOYA Under a D.C. policy change, arrests made in relation to public marijuana consumption will result in field citations rather than custodial arrests.

Trump Federalizes MPD Amid Threats to DC’s Home Rule

By Maren Fagan and Paulina Inglima August 11, 2025

President Donald Trump announced Aug. 11 that he will federalize Washington, D.C.’s police force and order 800 National Guard soldiers to join his efforts in what he called a public safety emergency.  Trump...

Kinney Zalesne faces an uphill battle in her primary challenge against Eleanor Holmes Norton for Washington, D.C. delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives.

Former DNC Official Launches Primary Challenge for DC Delegate Seat

By Ajani Stella, Senior News Editor July 28, 2025

A former Democratic National Committee (DNC) official launched a campaign for Washington, D.C.’s non-voting delegate seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, challenging longtime incumbent Eleanor...

Former Washington, D.C. Councilmember Trayon White (D-Ward 8), who is currently under federal indictment for bribery, won reelection to the D.C. Council July 15.

Former DC Councilmember Charged With Bribery Wins Reelection

By Ruth Abramovitz, Senior News Editor July 18, 2025

Trayon White, the former member of the Washington, D.C. City Council, won reelection to the Ward 8 seat he was expelled from in the July 15 special election. Federal law enforcement officials arrested...

Georgetown post-doctoral fellow Badar Khan Suri recounted his experience in DHS detainment publicly at an event for the first time, emphasizing his commitment to peace and justice.

Khan Suri Recounts Detention, Lawyer Calls For Action

By Paulina Inglima and Aamir Jamil June 3, 2025

Formerly detained Georgetown University post-doctoral fellow Badar Khan Suri spoke publicly about his experience in detention and called for continued advocacy at a June 3 event.  One of Khan Suri’s...

Georgetown University’s Capitol Campus Department of Public Safety (CC-DPS) will increase campus patrols after a gunman fatally shot two Israeli Embassy officials a block away from the Capitol Campus on May 21.

Capitol Campus Increases Patrols After Downtown Shooting

By Ajani Stella, Senior News Editor May 22, 2025

Georgetown University’s Capitol Campus Department of Public Safety (CC-DPS) will increase campus patrols after a fatal shooting one block away from the campus, university officials announced May 22. A...

Local activist groups have initiated a campaign to prevent the planned construction of a new NFL stadium at the site of the Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Memorial Stadium in Washington, D.C.

DC Activists Oppose RFK Stadium Redevelopment

By Shira Oz, City Desk Editor April 25, 2025

Local activist groups launched an effort to block the upcoming construction of an NFL stadium at the Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Memorial Stadium site in Washington, D.C. The new RFK Stadium aims to bring...

Before adjourning for a two-week recess on April 15, the House of Representatives failed to consider legislation needed to resolve Washington, D.C.’s $1.1 billion budget gap.

DC Facing $1.1 Billion Budget Cut

By Shira Oz, City Desk Editor April 24, 2025

The House of Representatives did not address legislation needed to close a $1.1 billion gap in Washington, D.C.’s budget before it adjourned for a two-week recess starting April 15. D.C. is facing...

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health opened April 15 in D.C.’s Ward 8, uniting GW Hospital and Cedar Hill Urgent Care.

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center Launches in Ward 8

By Annie Quimby, Hoya Staff Writer April 23, 2025

The Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health, a clinical integration between the George Washington University (GWU) Hospital and Cedar Hill Urgent Care, opened its doors to community members in Washington,...

Thousands of protesters rallied in downtown Washington, D.C. on April 5 to demand the United States divest from the Israeli military and release detained pro-Palestinian student protesters and scholars.

DC Pro-Palestine Rally Demands Divestment, Release of Students, Scholars

By Ajani Stella, Senior News Editor April 13, 2025

Georgetown University students joined thousands of protesters calling for the release of pro-Palestinian protesters and an arms embargo on Israel during a Washington, D.C., rally April 5. The protesters...

Former Washington, D.C. Councilmember Trayon White (D-Ward 8), who is currently under federal indictment for bribery, won reelection to the D.C. Council July 15.

Expelled DC Council Member to Seek Reelection

By Emily Dabre, Hoya Staff Writer April 11, 2025

Former Washington, D.C. Councilmember Trayon White (D-Ward 8), who is currently facing a federal bribery indictment, launched a reelection campaign for his former seat March 31.  White announced...

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