Tag Archives: Herring Hill
Landlord Invokes Herring Hill Past in Decision to Evict Storeowner
The long standing Georgetown shop P St. Pictures is closing. As related in this article last summer, the shopkeeper, Judy Schlosser, has been told to vacate the shop-space that she has occupied for 28 years. Losing a shop like this … Continue reading
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The Morning Metropolitan
Tunnel underneath the canal by Daquella Manera. Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest: A look at Herring Hill. If you’re going to make hackneyed jokes about Georgetown, you ought to at least find out if the stores you’re mocking are … Continue reading
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The Morning Metropolitan
Good Friday morning Georgetown, here’s the latest: Georgetown University and 29th and P identified as needing special attention from WASA for their fire hydrants. Take a tour of Georgetown’s Herring Hill on Saturday. GM doesn’t know about you, but everytime … Continue reading
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Explore Georgetown’s African American History
According to the 2000 Census, Georgetown’s population is only 3% Black. However, this was not always the case. Through the 19th century and into the first half of the 20th century, Georgetown had a substantial African American population (reaching around … Continue reading
