Category Archives: Rumors
Endgame for Scheele’s Soon?
GM is hearing through several channels that a resolution of some sorts is nearly at hand for the Scheele’s Market situation. It sounds like the controversial Marc Teren will likely take ownership of the building but he will make some … Continue reading
Update – Philadelphia Cheesesteak Factory Moving
GM heard through the grapevine that contrary to the information he heard the other day, the Philadelphia Cheesesteak Factory isn’t really renovating, they’re moving. Where to is not known yet, but supposedly it’s somewhere in Georgetown. According to the rumor, … Continue reading
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Royalty Moving to Georgetown?
As DCist noted, the Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia is reporting that the Duke and Dutchess of Palma de Mallorca are planning on moving to Washington (she’s the youngest daughter of the King of Spain). According to Google Translate’s manglings, the … Continue reading
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Obamas Dine Out in Georgetown
Saturday night the President and his family had their first night out to a private dinner since he took office. They spent the evening here in Georgetown at Valarie Jarret’s house. The Chicago Sun Times reports: From the pool report: … Continue reading
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Anyone Missing a Helicopter?
From the Georgetown listserv: resident James W. reports that an individual knocked on his front door recently asking to retrieve his remote controlled helicopter from James’ roof. James, being hip to the old I’m-sorry-my-remote-controlled-helicopter-is-on-your-roof scam told the individual to bug … Continue reading
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Jaffe to Georgetown: Drop Dead
One of these days, there will be an Apple store built somewhere in the District. GM looks forward to that blessed day so he can stop writing about it. As it is, every day there’s no Apple store somewhere there’s more … Continue reading
Facing Closure – Nathans Seeks Last Minute Reprieve – UPDATED
As one beloved neighborhood establishment has its head possibly added to the chopping block, another already on the chopping block is seeking a last minute reprieve. It has been long expected that Nathans Restaurant at the corner of M … Continue reading
Scheele’s Market Building for Sale
Carol Joynt alerts GM to the unfortunate news that the building that houses Scheele’s Market at 29th and Dumbarton is up for sale. A sale could lead to the closing of the beloved corner store. Find out more after the … Continue reading
Evermay Update
No, GM doesn’t haven’t any info about a certain possible new owner, but another piece of information may have slipped by unnoticed. Owner Harry Belin apparently withdrew his appeal to the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA). It’s not clear whether this move … Continue reading
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