The Georgetown Metropolitan

For no particular reason at all, GM was wondering the other day: where is the center of Georgetown? The “spiritual” center may be M and Wisconsin (which is a problem). But where is the actual geographic center?

Turns out this is a more complicated question than GM anticipated. There’s no textbook definition of geographic center. There are a variety of methods, each one resulting in a slightly different result. GM chose two of the simpler methods and applied them to Georgetown:

The first method is to simply draw the smallest box around the exterior points of the area and find the center of the box. Using the official boundaries of Georgetown, GM did so. The result centers on the northwest corner of Hyde-Addison, essentially where the gazebo is. Continue reading →

Photo by Mrs. Gemstone.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• More info on that P St. inn.
• Cooke’s Row manse sold to a billionaire, apparently.

2900 block of R St.

As winter weather descends again, this is an important reminder that you need to shovel your sidewalks. Your neighbors depend on it!

This snowfall seems unlikely to produce anything that will require more than a broom to clean up. But as heavier stuff heads in over the next couple of months, stay ready!

You’re legally required to shovel the snow. Unfortunately the law on the books before November was impractical and never led to any sanctions, no matter the egregiousness of the violation. Legislation was passed, though, that will enable the city to directly fine scofflaws. The law won’t go into effect until next winter, but that’s no reason not to do your duty now! Continue reading →

Photo by Brian Roberts.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Nice profile of the new Dogtag Bakery.
• Jack Evans is now serving on the WMATA Board, could that lead him to focus the organization on Metro expansion to Georgetown?

1300 33rd St.

Starting next year, Hyde-Addison School will enroll three year olds in a new pre-K3 class. If you have a child who will be three by September 30th, 2015, you should consider enrolling in the lottery to at least have the option to enroll him or her this fall.

Hyde has for years offered the standard Pre-K4 program, which is obviously just open to four year olds. These children graduate on to kindergarten the following year, and so on. DC public school have also offered a pre-K3 program at some schools (which used to be called pre-school) mostly in neighborhoods with higher rates of poverty. The idea is to target early education where it is needed most. But, at least one school with a demographic closer to Hyde has recently added a three year old program (that’s Francis-Stevens in Foggy Bottom).

Like pre-K4, you are not guaranteed a spot for pre-K3 even if you live in the neighborhood. You have to enter the lottery. You have until March 2, 2015 to enter the lottery, and results will be announce in late March. Continue reading →

Photo by Richard Burger.

Happy New Year Georgetown! Here are a couple stories GM missed on his extended break:

• Inn planned for space at P and 27th, which previously housed a small law firm.
• The Georgetown Pinkberry is closed due to the bankruptcy of the region’s franchisee.
• Tom Sietsema is high on Chez Billy.

GM’s going to sign off a little early for the holidays this year. So enjoy this film he made last year!

3000 block of O St.