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1600 block of Avon Place

About eight years ago, GM asked “What Would be Your Heartbreaker?” The idea was, what store closing would break your heart? GM wrote it in the wake of several beloved stores and restaurants closing, including the news that Furin’s was also on the way out.

Here are some of the answers people came up with, and whether they’ve since closed: Continue reading →

Photo by Kent MacElwee.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Seems both the Karen Millen and the Dominoes Pizza have closed recently. The Dominoes is slated to be redeveloped into condos.
• After a bit of a hiatus, GM is back publishing his photo archive on Instagram. Check it out!

3200 block of S St.

The ANC meets next Monday for its February session. The agenda, below, is fairly ho-hum, but at the beginning of the meeting the ANC will honor Ray Kulkulski, who recently passed away.

Kulkulski was an incredibly active member of the Georgetown community. Over the years he served as an ANC Commissioner and as the President of the Citizens Association of Georgetown. And long after he stepped down from those official positions, Ray was involved in the myriad issues that arise in Georgetown, particularly for lower Georgetown, where he lived for decades.

Kukulski’s death came suddenly, and was a shock given his apparent strong health. His voice will be missed. Continue reading →

Photo by Manylaughs.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Georgetown has a surprisingly large group of very successful alumni comedians.
• DC-area Congress reps asking for look into the level of helicopter noise.

2900 block of R St.

Photo by Nathan Arrington.

Over the weekend, GM finally took down his Christmas tree and chucked it to the curb for pickup. Many would surely laugh that it was still up at all. And the ease with which each branch snapped suggested that the tree would agree with that assessment.

GM grudgingly agrees that explicitly Christmas decorations like a tree or a creche should probably come down in January. GM doesn’t agree with the people who completely de-Christmasify December 26th. But, sure, a rapidly drying Douglas fir should probably not still be inside come MLK Day. Continue reading →

Photo by Amaury Laporte.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• The Circulator will be free throughout February.
• By the end of 2018, 80% of Georgetown real estate listings were over $1 million.

Photo by Amaury Laporte.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Nice profile of Georgetown architect, Ankie Barnes.
• An argument against landmarking the Exorcist steps.