Monthly Archives: January 2009
Why Not: Bring Back Those Old Street Names?
The Georgetown Metropolitan is proud to present the first in an ongoing series of thought pieces titled “Why Not”, wherein we explore different ideas for our neighborhood that are not typically discussed. The first installment relates to the street names. … Continue reading
Georgetown’s Elms
As the fruits of Ginkgogate still lay festering on our sidewalks, it may be a tad difficult to look up at our trees with much warmth these days. However, many don’t realize that at least one Georgetown street is like an … Continue reading
Filed under Around Town
Safeway’s Curb Cuts
As described earlier, the Social Safeway as it currently exists isn’t long for this world. They have put forward a dramatic new design whereby the whole building will be moved up to front Wisconsin. However, Safeway plans to keep … Continue reading
Filed under Development
IceBerry: Fun Design or Eyesore?
At last night’s ANC meeting, the proprieter of the new frozen yogurt shop at the corner of 30th and M came to request the permission to install some awnings. The ANC rejected the proposal (and it didn’t matter because there’s … Continue reading
Filed under ANC, Around Town
ANC Round Up
GM gets bored so you don’t have to! Some fireworks tonight at the ANC. Some of which will result in full posts; but for now here are the high points: Key Bridge will be closed for the inauguration (not to … Continue reading
Filed under Around Town, Development
Evermay Update
No, GM doesn’t haven’t any info about a certain possible new owner, but another piece of information may have slipped by unnoticed. Owner Harry Belin apparently withdrew his appeal to the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA). It’s not clear whether this move … Continue reading
Filed under Rumors
ANC Meeting
There will be a meeting of the ANC 2E tomorrow night at 6:30 at the normal location at Georgetown Visitation. According to the Georgetown Current the items on the agenda will include (among other things): Election of ANC officers and … Continue reading
Filed under Development, Events
MPD No Longer Providing Daily Crime Summaries
Members of the MPD2d listserv may have noticed that they haven’t received a daily summary of crimes for the last two weeks. For those not receiving this listserv, the daily update of crimes provides a listing and description of each … Continue reading
Filed under Crime
