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Way back in 2009, GM expressed a healthy dose of skepticism for a Georgetown startup called LivingSocial. Why that skepticism seems ill-placed for a little while, the inevitable came about: last week it was revealed that Living Social was sold to its ostensible rival, Groupon, for $0.

So although there was some rather eye-catching valuations between GM’s original skepticism and the zero dollar valuation, GM still feels justified. And for that reason (and because he doesn’t have any other article ideas at hand) GM will re-run his 2009 article below:

What are your five favorite bands? How about your five favorite movies? How about your five favorite fast food restaurants? If you’re a Facebook user, these inane questions probably sound awfully familiar. That’s because the ubiquitous social networking site has been lousy recently with people announcing to the world their top five favorite-things-that-nobody-else-cares-about. The application that enables this pointless ranking system is called LivingSocial, and surprisingly enough it was developed by a start-up company based right here in Georgetown.

And as of this week, LivingSocial became the number one Facebook application, registering 20 million active users. In doing so, it knocked out of the top spot another application called Causes that helps charities raise money.

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Photo by Ehpien.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• The story of how the first time African American men voted in DC, they voted in Georgetown.
• A look at the home that was converted from the Alexander Memorial Baptist Church.

3000 block of R St.

                                                                              Photo by Tchamber236.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• If you’ve been holding out for a better price for Alexander Graham Bell’s old carriage house, that’s a good strategy.
• Hey, this isn’t really “news” but with spring basically arrived 2 months early, you might as well head up to Dumbarton Oaks and get the early spring display for free. Fees don’t start until mid March.

2900 block of M St.

As GM foretold, yet another of the “suit shops” on the 1300 block of Wisconsin Ave. has closed. This one is Studio.

A sign says that the store has moved to 1251 Wisconsin, which is the former Reebok store. It’s not clear whether that is a permanent move, or just a temporary stay.

This leaves just two (or three if you count Riccardi, which is certainly in better physical shape than the others, but which also partakes of the skeezy “Going Out of Business” scam sales) inexpensive suit shops on this block. This is truly a sea change for that stretch of Wisconsin. Continue reading →

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• The new George Saunders book takes place in Oak Hill Cemetery and tells the story of Abraham Lincoln visiting the tomb of his dead son Willie.
• A great rundown on all the major development projects in the works for Georgetown.

1300 block of Wisconsin Ave.

The ANC will meet for its March meeting next Monday night (which will still be February, but whatever).

Some interesting things to note about the meeting:

• Jack Evans will be there
• An announcement about the proposed boathouses on the Potomac
• A presentation on the BID’s proposal to reconfigure Water St.
• It’s not on the agenda, but GM was under the impression that the BID will also be seeking the ANC’s endorsement of the gondola plan

Here’s the full agenda:

GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2E

3265 S Street, NW • Washington, DC 20007

(202) 724-7098 • anc2e@dc.gov • http://www.anc2e.com

ANC 2E Public Meeting

Monday, February 27, 2017

at 6:30 p.m.

We will be meeting this month at the Georgetown Visitation School, 35th Street and

Volta Place NW, first building on left by gatehouse, in the Heritage Room on the 2nd floor.

Approval of the Agenda

 Approval of February 27, 2017 ANC 2E Public Meeting Agenda

 Approval of the January 30, 2017 Meeting Minutes

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Photo by Liza Lagman Sperl.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• GM has long heard that Trader Joe’s was the target for the redeveloped Holiday Inn space just north of Georgetown. This confirms it.
• GM doesn’t agree that the Exorcist Steps are a great place to cry. Surely Dumbarton Oaks would be better?