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Pomander Walk

Right now you can take a minute and help a precious Georgetown asset get $100,000 towards its upkeep and maintenance. American Express is running a competition right now between dozens of historic sites around DC. The site that receives the most votes by the end will win the cash. Dumbarton Oaks Park is the sole Georgetown entrant.

While there’s something tawdry about pitting worthy but needy historic sites against each other for cash, we might as well play along. Continue reading →

Photo by Kingjn.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• The sound of Alexander Graham Bell as recorded in his Volta Lab (not actually from the Volta Bureau, but from just before he set up his lab on 35th St. when he was over on L St.).
• Hoya alum behind Mason Inn up in Glover Park will take charge of the new GU student pub.

Photo by Mr. T in DC.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• A sign in the old Leonidas shop announces that Jaryam is moving in there soon from up the street. GM heard a suggestion that perhaps Manny and Olga’s would take over Jaryam’s old space, allowing Sassanova to expand to the whole building, but GM doesn’t know if that was a guess or a tip.
• Speaking of Book Hill changes, it looks like boutique Britt Ryan is taking over the old Dog Shop space.

Photo by Jacquesofalltrades.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• The dream of the 90s is alive on M St.: a Doc Marten’s store is replacing P & C Arts gallery.
• Also, it appears that Tory Burch is replacing Bebe.