May 15, 2013 · 10:00 am

Bike to Work This Friday

New O and P Streets Great for Bikers

 

This Friday is Bike to Work Day here in DC. And for the first time, Georgetown is participating in the festivities.

Bike to Work Day was started way back in 1956 by the League of American Cyclists. Recently it has grown in popularity, particularly in cities like DC that are putting serious efforts into encouraging those that can to consider riding around town on a bike.

How it works is that you register here and select a pit stop to stop at during your trip on Friday. These locations will have on hand “bike ambassadors” to answer any questions you have about biking and how to incorporate it more into your routine. Also, you’ll be entered to win prizes, such as a free bike. Plus there’s free food and drinks to help power your ride into work.

As mentioned above, this year will be the first year that Georgetown will host a pit stop of its own. The stop will be at the waterfront park and will be run by the BID. It will be open from 7:30 to 9:30. Continue reading →

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· 8:00 am

The Morning Metropolitan

Photo by Girl on the Wire.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

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May 14, 2013 · 2:00 pm

The Georgetown Metropolis

3400 block of Volta Place

 

3400 block of Volta Place

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· 10:00 am

Is Georgetown Properly Prepared for the Future of Sweets?

Photo by Stephane <3.

Over the last eight years or so, Georgetown has really gone whole hog into the sweets business. But can that last?

While mainstay T. Sweets has held down the fort for decades, Georgetown truly began to tie its fortunes to the dessert-trade with the auspicious opening of Georgetown Cupcake in 2008. Between Georgetown Cupcake and Baked and Wired, Georgetown regularly saw one or more of its own on the top of cupcake ratings around town. Not to mention the arrival of the original cupcakery, Sprinkles, a couple years ago. Continue reading →

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· 8:00 am

The Morning Metropolitan

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Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

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May 13, 2013 · 2:00 pm

The Georgetown Metropolis

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Pomander Walk

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· 10:00 am

Consignment Store Coffee Shop Back On?

A long time ago, GM heard a rumor that the old consignment shop at 2622 P St. was going to be turned into a coffee shop. Since then, GM hasn’t heard a peep, nor has much work been done on the shop.

However, recently work was finally started on the shop. GM doesn’t have any further information about the owner’s plans yet, but the building permit says this:

Zoning Review Approved . Approved for a 46 seat restaurant in the basement and first floor of the existing building located in C-1 zone. Interior design business will be located on the second floor. No off-street parking required.

Interesting.

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