The Georgetown Metropolitan

Photo by Joe Flood.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Alleged rape at Bill Dean’s most recent Halloween party.
• A closer look at the fight to merge Georgetown with Washington City.

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As you head out (or stay in town) for Thanksgiving, it’s important to take some time to think about those that have much less than us to be thankful for. And to turn those thoughts into action, please consider giving to Georgetown Ministry Center.

The shelter, based right in the heart of Georgetown, offer services and programs to the area’s homeless. And in cold winter nights, it offers a place to sleep, which can be a question of life or death.

Run by Gunther Stern for over 25 years now, Georgetown Ministry Center is an effective and efficient charity that makes people’s lives better right here in your own backyard.

If you’re a federal employee who participates in the Combined Federal Campaign, please add the center (CFC# 31661) to your list of charities. Then pass the gravy!

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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.

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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.