The Georgetown Metropolitan

Photo by Geoff Livingstone.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• This isn’t the type of gondola they mean, but why not both?
• Pizza Paradiso celebrating 25 years with some specials.

3700 block of Water St.

Photo by Mike Maguire.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• The Hoya writes about the Hyde-Addison fight.
• Some thoughts on running a business, from a former Georgetown business-owner.

1300 block of 31st St.

Tuesday was a day of upsets it would seem. Here in Georgetown that meant Lisa Palmer successfully defeating Bill Starrels for the ANC seat he’s held since approximately 1842. This was in spite of (or perhaps because of) GM’s endorsement of Starrels. Palmer obviously reached a lot of people with a message of change, so GM heartily congratulates her. GM endorsed Starrels in recognition of his years of experience in the position, but Palmer’s big electoral win suggests that she can hit the ground running. Best of luck to her!

Separately in the race for the open SMD 03 seat, Rick Murphy defeated Greg Miller.

All four were great candidates, and GM hopes to see Starrels and Miller continue to be actively involved with the neighborhood.

Photo by Ron Cogswell.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• If the world doesn’t collapse before, the former head-chef of Minibar is opening a new restaurant on Grace St.
• Letter to the editor of the Post argues against the gondola, but wants to turn the Whitehurst into a parking lot instead.

3000 block of R St.

GM came across this bike on 30th St. just above M St. It’s locked to a small tree, which is a real jerk move.

Someone left a note for the bike owner saying “Trees are not bike racks. Move the bike or it will be considered abandoned and lock will be cut”. This isn’t really the correct use of the DDOT abandoned bike rules, but it is true that you shouldn’t lock bikes to trees. It cuts away at the bark and can seriously harm the tree, particularly if it’s young. Sometimes the tree is so young that thieves simply chop the tree down to get to the bike. Then the bike is stolen AND the tree is dead. Continue reading →

Photo by Mike Maguire.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• GM didn’t realize it was closed, but J. Paul’s is apparently open again.
• The New York Times’ take on Georgetown. (Mostly accurate, by GM’s estimation)

1600 block of 30th St.