Monthly Archives: March 2010

Argument Over Dog in Montrose Park Leads to Arrest Warrant

In Montrose Park there exists a self-regulating society of dog walkers. Sit there for a little while, and you’ll see the society part: dozens of dog owners who all seem to know each other as “the owner of so-and-so.”  Stay … Continue reading

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The Morning Metropolitan

Photo by Flicker Clicker. Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest: CRJ covers the first gay marriage in Georgetown (in a Ben & Jerry’s). The Metropolitan Council of Governments still studying tearing down the Whitehurst.

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1000 block of Wisconsin Ave.

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2010 Georgetown House Tour Announced

The 2010 Georgetown House Tour was just announced. It will take place on April 24th. The Georgetown House Party is a tradition over 90 years old. It is reputed to be the oldest continuous private house tour in the nation. … Continue reading

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The Morning Metropolitan

Photo by Warriorwriter. Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest: While Dumbarton Baptist Church is vying to be the first church in Georgetown to celebrate a gay marriage, today Ben and Jerry’s will claim the title of the first ice cream parlor to … Continue reading

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3100 block of P St.

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Philly Pizza Finally Closes For Real (For Now)

After a long battle with the neighbors, the owners of Philly Pizza on Potomac St. are crying uncle. For now. In February the restaurant lost its appeal to a BZA attempting to overrule DCRA’s decision to revoke its restaurant license. … Continue reading

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The Morning Metropolitan

Photo by Peenkstar. Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest: Support the Georgetown Senior Center. Reminder, join Slate.com tonight at the House of Sweden to talk energy efficiency.

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1000 block of Cecil Place

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Why Not: Secede From Washington?

Yesterday, GM’s fellow Georgetown blogger Carol Joynt suggested a provocative solution to Georgetown’s problems: secession. She writes: We could be the City of Georgetown or the Town of Georgetown. Regardless, have our own mayor, our own council, our own police … Continue reading

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