Category Archives: Retail
What Would You Like to See Open?
Tuesday night, GM moderated a discussion for the Citizens Association of Georgetown on the topic of the retail district of Georgetown, and in particular Wisconsin Ave. A lot of time was spent talking about what people would like to disappear … Continue reading
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GBA Holds Forum on Economic Development
Wednesday night the Georgetown Business Association held a forum on economic development in Georgetown. It’s a topic that is much on the minds of business owners and residents alike. The panel included representatives from across the Georgetown business spectrum and … Continue reading
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Scheele’s Future Looking Bright
Photo by M.V. Jantzen. The other day, Malcolm Peabody, the leader of the Save Scheele’s, sent out this update to supporters of the effort, updating the group on the future prospects of the corner store: We are pleased to report … Continue reading
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What the Demise of the Mall Means to Georgetown’s Retail Landscape
The Georgetown Park mall has been a depressing place to visit for a long while now. And if it’s possible, it’s getting even more depressing as Vornado, the new operator of the mall, is summarily kicking out long standing tenants … Continue reading
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Washington Post Writes Yet Another “Is Georgetown Dead?” Article
Every six months of so, it seems some news outlet rolls out another “is Georgetown is dead?” story. This week it was the Washington Post’s turn. Inspired by the genuinely sad story of the closing of Furin’s, the Post ponders: … Continue reading
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Z-Burger May Be Coming To Georgetown
GM heard a an interesting rumor the other day. Apparently, Z-Burger is planning on moving in to Georgetown. He tried to confirm, but didn’t hear back. Nonetheless, the rumor sounded pretty reliable so GM is passing it on. Z-Burger is … Continue reading
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Help GM Catalog the Worst Signs in the Neighborhood
Right now, GM is working on an effort in behalf of CAG to address some of the poor signage in the neighborhood. You may not realize it, but every single sign in Georgetown needs a permit. Depending on how long … Continue reading
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Georgetown Becoming A Little Less Like a Typical Mall
Photo by Knowsphotos. Recently GM sat down to compile some of the new stores that are planning on opening up in Georgetown in the near future and a realization occurred to him. Georgetown is in the midst of a shift … Continue reading
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