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After many years of planning, fighting, and two years of construction, Hyde-Addison Elementary School is set for its homecoming this fall. The terracotta exterior of the new building has gone up and you can now get a good sense for how the new wing will mesh visually with the original two buildings. Georgetown is getting its school back.

Of course, the school didn’t close during the two years of construction. It was moved across town to swing space at the former Meyer Elementary school in Pleasant Plains on 11th St. just north of U St. This was a move that the neighborhood fought unsuccessfully. But that is water under the bridge now.

The new facilities will be gorgeous and will likely help bring Georgetown families back to Hyde who may have opted out of following the school to the swing site. Continue reading →

Photo by Mike Maguire.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Greenworks is closing by the end of May.
• Water returned to the canal.

3300 block of P St.

This Saturday, GM will be again assisting in a walking tour from Dumbarton House to talk about trees. He had a great time doing it last year and looks forward to doing it again. Here’s the info:

Welcome spring and warmer weather with a tour highlighting the trees that line the idyllic streets of Georgetown. We’ll celebrate spring as we peep at a wide variety of species and enjoy the beautiful flora of the neighborhood. Continue reading →

Photo by Bill Starrels.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Catching up with the woman who got a full-ride to GU while living in a DC homeless shelter on the ocassion of her graduation.
• Bharati, the Indian restaurant that moved into the former Dolcezza space closed. (GM believes they closed up after the French market).

Pomander Walk

Photo by Mike Maguire.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• A personal endorsement from GM if you’re having lumbar disc issues. Go see Dr. Kalantar!
• Police forcibly remove the protestors occupying the Venezuelan embassy.

1500 block of 35th St.

Come out June 7th at 6:30 at Georgetown Visitation for the Friends of Volta Park’s annual spring cocktail party and silent auction. It’s always a great way to celebrate the arrival of the season and catch up with neighbors. Buy tickets at Voltapark.org. See you there!

Photo by Mike Maguire.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• GU moving to expel student admitted via fraud.
• How the Venezuelan protests have impacted the neighbors.