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Facing almost certain expulsion from the DC Council, Jack Evans submitted his resignation yesterday. It will be effective as of January 17th.

This brings to an end a remarkable downfall of one of DC’s most powerful–and certainly most long lasting–politicians. And the lion’s share of the credit for this turn of events is Jeffrey Anderson of the District Dig. Long before the Washington Post was on the scene–or even the FBI raiding Evans house–Anderson was raising difficult questions about Evans’ relationship to a variety of parties trying to do business with the District government.

As GM wrote last June, Evans’ last act of public service should be for him to walk away. It took a bit longer for him to realize this than it ought to have, but Evans finally took that step yesterday. It prevented the distinct shame of becoming the first Councilmember ever expelled from the Council. But by waiting this long, he eliminated all doubt that that’s how it would have otherwise ended. Continue reading →

Photo by M.V. Jantzen.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Jack Evans to resign (more on this later).
• This is one of the most spectacular properties in Georgetown.

Georgetown Waterfront

Delta Phi Epsilon–Georgetown University’s foreign service-themed fraternity–is selling the house it has long occupied at 3401 Prospect St. It can be yours for $3.9 million.

As is.

And “as is” seems to include a lot of crap the fraternity is leaving behind:

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Photo by Mike Maguire.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Locals try to keep E.D.E.N. Southworth’s name alive, Georgetown’s most famous author.
• Here’s a great history that goes deeper into Southworth’s history and her legendary cottage on Prospect St.

Georgetown University

Georgetown’s frozen treats options have taken a beating in recent years. We’ve lost Dolcezza, Ben & Jerry’s, Tasty Frog, Pinkberry, Sugar Lab and Crepe and Creme. But two new shops set to open this year will shift the focus to chocolate.

The first is L.A. Burdick, which has had signage up at 1321 Wisconsin Ave. since last spring. While the delay has been long–and there’s even a vacant property sign on the window–they were still applying for an awning as recently as November, so it appears they are still coming. Continue reading →

Photo by Joe Flood.

Good morning Georgetown, and Happy New Year! Here’s the latest:

• Brooklyn-based indoor flea market coming to the former Dean and Deluca. It is GM’s understanding that this will be a relatively temporary tenant while Jamestown seeks a permanent market tenant acceptable to the city.
• New bikeshare dock by the the hospital.

GM’s going to sign off for the year. Happy Holidays! See you in 2020!