Monthly Archives: January 2009

What’s In Store for Social Safeway?

Sometime this year, the Social Safeway at 1855 Wisconsin Ave. will shut its doors and be torn down. The mid-century suburban style grocery store will eventually be replaced by a brand new “lifestyle center” grocery store. What does that mean? … Continue reading

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Is it Dumbarton St. or Avenue?

Running between N and O St. is a road that is mostly called Dumbarton St. However, in more than a few places it is called Dumbarton Ave. For instance, Dumbarton United Methodist Church uses the address “3133 Dumbarton Avenue”. Also, several … Continue reading

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Smithsonian Head to Speak to CAG

On January 13th, Smithsonian National Museum of American History director (and neighbor of GM) Brent Glass will give a speech for the Citizens Association of Georgetown at the Coldwell Banker auditorium in Washington Harbor. Mr. Glass has overseen the Museum … Continue reading

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Happy New Year

  Spring is only a few short months away. To help you get through the gray days of winter check out these warm Georgetown photos after the jump:

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