The Georgetown Metropolitan

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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.

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As mentioned by GM a couple weeks ago, this weekend to coincide with Georgetown University’s parents weekend, the BID has arranged to widen some sidewalks on M St.

The temporary widening will be accomplished by taking out the parking lanes on both sides of M St. between Wisconsin Ave. and Potomac St. A similar technique has been used to great success up on Book Hill for the French Market the last couple years. Continue reading →

Photo by Ehpien.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Some more details on the peeping Rabbi case.
• If Key Bridge were an option at the end of the Oregon Trail, GM would’ve won it a lot more.

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