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Photo by Lauren Rauk.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• The last party for Yolande Fox.
• Speaking of losses, Frida Burling passed away last month at 100.

The Key Bridge

Rents, probably.

GM just noticed this, but the Subway at M and Potomac is closed. Apparently it’s been closed for several weeks. The Georgetowner previously reported that the restaurant was going to move across the street into the old Capitol Prague space. Continue reading →

Photo by Lauren Rauk.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Five great places to get a drink in Georgetown that aren’t GM’s living room.
• Not Georgetown-specific, but nice piece on the challenges of keeping the street tree population strong.

3000 block of Dumbarton St.

Photo by Jacquesofalltrades.

Last Tuesday was primary voting day for DC. Turnout across the city was fairly low at 21%, but it was even worse in Georgetown. Only 16% of Georgetowners eligible to vote in the primaries (i.e. Democrats, Republicans, or Statehood Greens) voted. Perhaps it was because the Democratic primary was already settled and Jack Evans ran unopposed, but that’s a pretty bad turnout.

Either way, here’s how Georgetown voted:

Democratic Presidential Primary:

Georgetown was not feeling the Bern. It voted 895 to 234 for Hillary Clinton. There were eleven write-in votes and two for whoever “Rocky” Roque De La Fuente is. Continue reading →

Photo by Jinjian Liang.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Some other impressions of the BID’s ParasolShare.
• Building that formerly housed Nandeau Furniture, Rugby, and Houston’s was sold.

C&O Canal

This summer, the Georgetown BID is introducing a new “ParasolShare” system. Seriously. Think bikeshare, but with umbrellas. The idea is that you can pick up a parasol from a long list of stores throughout Georgetown, use it as you shop, and then drop it off before you leave.

It’s a crazy idea, but it kinda makes sense. They will get a ton of attention, draw people into shops, and help shoppers beat the heat. This is what the BID has to say about it:

Nearly 50 participating Georgetown stores, restaurants, salons, galleries and hotels are hosting Georgetown ParasolShare parasols starting June 17, which are complimentary to use while visiting the commercial district.  Pick one up as you shop and stroll, then drop it back off when it’s time to roll!

Share your ParasolShare experience on Instagram@OfficialGeorgetownDC, #GeorgetownParasolShare #BeatTheHeat

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Photo by Mr. Gray.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Fino, formerly of Georgetown, is opening in Shaw soon. It will be a good test of whether location matters for how a restaurant is perceived.
• A nice student-oriented rundown of the proposed campus plan.