The Georgetown Metropolitan

1600 block of 31st St.

Legendary Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee passed away last night. Obviously known more for his professional career, Bradlee’s name was for decades synonymous with Georgetown. Fittingly he died in his stately home on N St.

GM won’t bother trying to draft his own obituary for such a figure, so he’ll do what bloggers do best, link to better articles:

• The Post’s obit
• Great piece by Marc Fisher
• From David Carr
• Times obit
• Short film on his professional accomplishments

Photo by M.V. Jantzen.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Investigation into Rabbi Freundel expands.
• The Hoya comes around to an idea GM espoused a while back.
• Don’t forget the CAG Gala this Friday!

1400 block of 33rd St.

Last night, DDOT held an open house on the Circulator here in Georgetown at Pinstripes. GM was particularly interested to attend as he is unhappy with some of the proposed changes to the lines. The good news is that the changes won’t be bad as GM worried, at least not for a while.

In short, GM is worried about the proposal to chop up the Circulator line that currently goes through Georgetown. Under the plans GM was originally worried about, the line would be extended to National Cathedral and then split in two, with the National Cathedral leg traveling through Georgetown but only as far east as McPherson. The line from Union Station would still come to Georgetown, but only lower Georgetown. It would no longer head north of M St. Continue reading →

Photo by Wagner Tamanaha.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• US Women’s National Team practicing at GU.
• The Hilton brothers want Chez Billy Sud to be your neighborhood hangout.

This Friday, the Citizens Association of Georgetown is holding its annual gala. Like last year it will take place at the elegant Italian embassy on Whitehaven St. Keeping with the Italian theme, the style of the night will be of Sinatra-era swing.

There are a bevy of incredible prizes up for auction. They include:

• A 3-night stay in a Four Seasons Executive suite at the foot of Vail Mountain
• Nationals MVP package that includes 4 Presidents Club tickets, 4 on-field passes to watch batting practice, one parking pass, a personalized scoreboard welcome, and a baseball autographed by Stephen Strasburg.
• A cocktail party for 25 people at beautiful Evermay estate
• A 5-night stay in a Sicilian villa, complementary driver and guide for the duration of the winner’s stay and a culinary experience with a Michelin-starred chef.
• A luxury getaway at The Landings on Skidaway Island in historic Savannah for three nights for two couples in a luxury home, unlimited golf and tennis and lunch & dinner each day.

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Photo by Susan Melkesethian.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Devasting Post article detailing the contradictions at the heart of the peeping Rabbi case.
• Inside the new Kate Spade Saturday space.

1400 block of 33rd St.