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As you walk around Georgetown at night during this holiday season, look up. The BID has installed a string of lights across the tops of nearly all the commercial buildings along the commercial thoroughfares. Continue reading →

Photo by Marc Andre.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Will a Republican presidency mean a renaissance at Smith Point?
• The city would like to bring the streetcar to Georgetown within six years.

Montrose Park

On Monday, GM speculated about the possibility that the end of the liquor license moratorium was having its intended effect, namely to encourage more high quality restaurants to open in Georgetown. GM has learned that on top of America Eats Tavern and Reverie, the long, long awaited Boulangerie Christophe is also applying for a liquor license.

GM first reported on the coming of the restaurant way back in September of 2015. Work was non-existent on the project for a long time, but eventually signs went up verifying the original tip. Then nothing for a while. Then this summer genuine construction began, and it appears to be getting close to being finished. Continue reading →

Photo by Mike Maguire.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Dumbarton House is closed for renovations until next April.
• Want to live in George Mason’s nephew’s house? You do? Really? That’s an oddly specific want. Well, it’s you’re lucky day, weirdo, because the price on that house has been slashed.

Montrose Park

Photo by Mike Maguire.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Georgetown Presbyterian Church not opposed to the President elect attending services, but not exactly eager for it either.
• Sign says &Pizza will be open in just a few days.

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