Monthly Archives: October 2009

The Morning Metropolitan

West Central Heating Plant by Mr. T in DC

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

  • Tomorrow’s farmers market is the last of the season, make sure to get out to Hardy School for the last pickins.
  • The Post stops by theĀ Georgetown waterfront.

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3000 block of R St.

3000 block of R St.

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Closing the Books on the Summer Crime Stats

About half-way through the summer, GM took a look at the crime stats and found that while the numbers were up versus last year, there did not appear to be a sharp spike in summer crime. Now that the air has a chill and the summer is officially over, GM thought he’d take a look back at the whole summer and see how the numbers stack up.

The punchline is that while crime was up in Georgetown this summer versus last year, it was generally in line with past years. Here’s a chart of the total summer crimes in Georgetown (i.e. June 1st to August 31st) from 2006 to 2009:

Summer Crime Stats 2006 to 2009

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Georgetown Visitation by John W.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

  • DC Gastronome stops by Ching Ching Cha, declares it a non-secret secret gem.
  • Dean and Deluca is selling gourmet non-Oreo Oreos for $26 per pound.
  • Want an authentic Cuban movie or political poster? Stop by 3319 O St. NW this weekend from 10 am to 6 pm and pick yourself up a unique conversation piece.

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