The Georgetown Metropolitan

Longtime ANC Commissioner Bill Starrels has drawn a possible challenger for this years election. Lisa Palmer, a resident of South St., has picked up a petition to get on the ballot for SMD 05.

When reached for comment, Palmer stated that “I believe that you get what you give in this world…Before becoming a Mom, I worked with communities around the country in community building…BUT I really want to get involved in our family’s community!  We love all of the small businesses and restaurants that are moving or have already moved into our neighborhood south of M Street and I want to work with businesses who are already there and who may be considering moving that way so that we can continue to make this SMD a vibrant destination – as well as a fantastic place to live!”

When asked why she was going up against Starrels, who has held the seat since 2000, Palmer was diplomatic stating “my candidacy has nothing to do with our current representative. ..This is really more about lending a new and fresh voice from a different perspective to the committee and my personal interest in being involved in the community and the future of Georgetown – our home.” Continue reading →

Photo by Susanne Coates.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Nice updated guide for good dining options around Georgetown.
• Georgetown home now the most expensive listed home in DC.

3200 block of P St.

Photo by Don Hinchcliff.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Long delayed French bakery, Boulangerie Christoph, is still moving forward.
• The lost plan that would’ve filled in Rock Creek Park.

Volta Park

As part of its wonderful Neighborhoods series, WETA recently broadcast a segment on Georgetown (along with Dupont, Capitol Hill and Anacostia). It’s a nice dive into the neighborhood’s history. Check it out, the Georgetown part starts at 13:00 (GM couldn’t figure out how to embed it). Continue reading →

Photo by Mr. Gray.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Over 50% of all Georgetown house sales were cash-only.
• Leopold’s and Farmers Fishers and Bakers named “can’t miss”.

3300 block of Q St.

As you surely know, it’s crazy hot this week! And while we’re all comfortably ensconced in air conditioned homes and offices, our poor street trees are baking away without relief. Even the brief showers we were promised last night–which would not have even been enough–evaporated before they got here. So please, listen to Casey Trees, and water your trees.

This is especially true for any tree on your block that has been planted within the last three years. Their roots aren’t nearly deep enough to reach whatever stores of moisture the soil still has. Too many trees get planted in Georgetown only to die within a year or two because nobody watered it. Continue reading →