From 1820 to 1837, a newspaper called the Georgetown Metropolitan was published in the city of Georgetown, DC. For a short while, it was published by John L. O’Sullivan and his brother-in-law Samuel Langtree. O’Sullivan faded into obscurity until the middle of the 20th century when the term “Manifest Destiny” was attributed to him.
So what does this have to do with 2008? Well, not much. But, basically I’ve realized that the neighborhood of Georgetown lacks a neighborhood blog. I’ve decided to give it a try. I looked through Georgetown’s history for a worthy name to resurrect and the Georgetown Metropolitan sounded perfect to me. And so I have reestablished the Georgetown Metropolitan, 171 years since it last was printed. With luck, the Georgetown Metropolitan will serve as a valuable information source for Georgetown residents.
Contact the Georgetown Metropolitan at Georgetownmetropolitan(at)gmail(dot)com.
Image of the original Georgetown Metropolitan courtesy of the Library of Congress.
12 Comments
January 9, 2009 at 6:20 am
A very nice blog–
I thought you might be interested in my own recently-started blog, a collection of stories of old Washington and Georgetown…
Cecily Hilleary
http://www.quondamwashington.blogspot.com
February 26, 2009 at 11:46 am
I was wondering if you’ve heard when Ristorante Piccolo, which burned up in October, will be re-opening. Thanks!
April 21, 2009 at 9:24 am
Your blog is wonderful. I moved away a year and a half ago and just found you via Carol Joynt’s incredible blog.
Thanks for the updates as they make me feel connected to the community again.
Cheers.
September 23, 2009 at 4:05 pm
Email me for the when the new safeway open.
September 24, 2009 at 10:38 am
David I think the Safeway is likely to reopen late spring at the earliest. They said 11 months from when it closed (which was mid April) but I doubt they’ll meet that. I’m putting the over-under at June 1st.
October 16, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Hi,
I live in U Street, but just started a blog that I think my Georgetown neighbors can relate to. I started an experiment to see if I can find love within six degrees of separation, since DC dating is brutal!
http://www.50dates.wordpress.com
December 31, 2009 at 10:20 am
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May 6, 2010 at 2:55 pm
Great post – thanks for the update. Great info for would-be homebuyers in the Glover Park/Georgetown area. Keep it coming!
- The Wydler Brothers Realty Team
May 27, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Your photos are amazing and gorgeous! I love them. Georgetown is one of my favorite places to visit. I will come to your blog next time we plan on a visit to Georgetown.
September 1, 2010 at 6:38 pm
I find that this blog has become too laden with the personal opionions of the author — often judgemental. Why do you continue referring to yourseld as “GM” within your writing — as if you were using some level of journalistic objectivity? While there is a need for more local news, and objective opinion, I’ve lost interest in your site.
September 1, 2010 at 9:41 pm
Objective opinion is an oxymoron.
September 2, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Your opinions are so personal, its odd that you decline to take personal ownership of them — and rather use the guise of a newspaper.