Monthly Archives: September 2011
WalkingTown DC Returns
One of the great annual events held in DC returns again September 23rd: WalkingTown DC. What it is is a series of fantastic free walking tours throughout the city. In some cases they’re commercial walking tours that offer the tours … Continue reading
The Morning Metropolitan
Old postcard of Dumbarton House by Streets of Washington. Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest: Commissioner Jake Sticka makes one more attempt to come up with a compromise ANC redistricting map, and is mostly ignored. Another article on the mall … Continue reading
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Not So Long Ago: Wisconsin and Q
This week for Not So Long Ago, GM goes back to Book Hill. Starting from right to left: today these storefronts hold the new restaurant Bookhill Bistro, Manny and Olga’s Pizza, and Sassanova. In 1993 these spaces were occupied respectively … Continue reading
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The Morning Metropolitan
Big Cheese Truck sandwich by Byron Peebles. Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest: According to WBJ, Vornado is “working closely with local agencies and community groups on a plan [for the Georgetown Park mall] that reinvigorates the neighborhood.” As a … Continue reading
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WMATA Planning Some Changes to Georgetown Bus Routes
As reported by GGW, WMATA is now considering some changes to a host of bus lines. Metro is characterizing the changes as “adjustments” but in many cases a better description would be “cuts”. And some of those cuts will fall … Continue reading
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The Morning Metropolitan
Photo by Vpickering. Good morning Georgetown here’s the latest: Griffin Market by the Sea? GM is still bummed to lose the Boninos, but he’s thrilled to hear they’re doing well. New executive chef at 1789. So was Fashion Night out … Continue reading
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Fashion Finally Gets Out Of The House
Photo by kineyas. After a year of staying in, Fashion finally got a sitter and is spending the night out. Yes, Fashion Night Out returns to Georgetown tonight. Clothing stores represent about a quarter of the 500+ stores in Georgetown. … Continue reading
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