The Georgetown Metropolitan

1000 block of Wisconsin Ave.

It was just last week that GM was passing on the news of the closing of Le Petite Corner Store, the neighborhood market at 34th and Dent. But good news is already on the horizon: a new market will open in its place. It will be called Dent Place Market and it is targeting a late February opening.

Here is what it is promising:

The market is located in historical Georgetown on the corner of Dent Place and 34th Street. Dent Place Market wants to honor the spirit of Georgetown while redefining what a neighborhood market sells. Great wine, local craft beer, innovative snacks, fresh pastries, Bullfrog Bagels, and Compass coffee is just a start to what you’ll find at Dent Place.

Coming soon in February 2019!

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Photo by Warren LeMay.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Your opinion sought! Please take this survey on the future of Jelleff Recreation Center, and what you’d like to see there.
• Restaurant week is extended, so go out and help support our local restaurants!

Dumbarton Oaks Park

After going dark for many weeks, the neighborhood market known as Le Petite Corner Store has closed.

Known more for its Turkish offerings, the store was less of a full service neighborhood market like Scheele’s or Sara’s. But it was popular nonetheless.

GM has been unable to learn of the future of the property. Like Scheele’s and Sara’s, it operated under a zoning grandfathering. The property, like all those around it, it zoned for residential. But since it was operating as a market before the zoning rules kicked in, it was allowed to continue. Continue reading →

Photo by Sarah Stierch.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Good news: Suspect arrested in the attempted kidnapping case.
• Cat Cafe is doing a pop-up on M St. with just kittens.

Lovers Lane

On Tuesday early evening, a frightening attempt kidnapping occurred on Dumbarton St. just west of Rose Park. As described by the MPD release:

At approximately 4:55 pm, the suspect grabbed a juvenile victim and attempted to lure them away from the listed location. The suspect then fled the scene on foot.

The suspect in this case is described as a white female who is approximately 30-40 years old, 5’7”- 5’8” in height and has blonde hair which is in a Mohawk hairstyle. She was last seen running Eastbound on Dumbarton Street, Northwest, wearing a white coat.

A surveillance camera caught the above photo of the suspect. If you see her, call 911 immediately. She apparently has a distinctive hair cut, with the sides shaved close and blonde hair on top. Continue reading →

Photo by Bill Starrels.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Attempted child abduction Tuesday (more on this later from GM).
• Some more shut down specials around town.

Dumbarton Oaks Park