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2009 – A Georgetown Year in Review

2009 was the first full year of the Georgetown Metropolitan’s existence (except, of course, for it’s earlier existence as a genuine newspaper). While there were certainly some nights when GM has to stretch for content, overall Georgetown provided plenty of … Continue reading

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Georgetown homes by Kevin H. Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest: Nathans building is now up for lease not sale. CRJ’s thoughts on same. Vox Populi digs up a priceless example of a bad idea.

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G.U. in the snow by Bowena. Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest: BGR not moving into Nathans spot, but is looking in the neighborhood. GM missed this when he linked to it the other day, but Safeway is now looking … Continue reading

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Georgetown Waterfront Xmas Tree by William Couch. Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest: There’s a rumor that a new restaurant is poised to take over the Nathans space. It would be a steak frites place run by Tom Gregg, president … Continue reading

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Circa: November 1980

Today GM adds another entry to his occasional Circa series, wherein he looks back to a particular snap-shot of Georgetown in an earlier time. Up next: 1980. On the eve of the 1980 election, all of Washington was on the edge of … Continue reading

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Design Week DC Installation by Vincent Gallegos   Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest: America sighted near the corner of Wisconsin and M. GU Ten Year Plan community meetings scheduled. A call for photos of Nathans from the 70s.

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Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest: Another Cuddler incident? Some would-be savoirs of a neo-Nathans have come forward but face a steep uphill climb Photo by Flickr user Muohace DC used under Creative Commons license.

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Life in the Village: Nathans 1969 – 2009

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Last Call at a Georgetown Landmark: The Story of Nathans’ Closure

Next Monday, Nathans will be no more. That much has been reported here and other places. But GM spoke with owner Carol Joynt today to get a little more background on how she arrived at this decision. To do the … Continue reading

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Good morning Georgetown, here’s the depressing latest: As reported here, Carol Joynt is closing Nathans this Sunday. Coverage here, here, here, and here. Depressed yet? How about remembering that it was ten years ago today that three people were murdered … Continue reading

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