The Georgetown Metropolitan

Photo by Nguyen Nguyen.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Georgetown now has an all-humus pop-up restaurant. So there’s that.
• Why did African-Americans leave Georgetown?

Cady’s Alley

In honor of the Nats’ playoff run, GM is running a baseball-themed Old Georgetown in Color this week. The subject, according to the Library of Congress:

Learns finer points from old master. Washington, D.C., April 6. Coaching at Georgetown University, Joe Judge, whose finesse at first base for the Washington Senators was the sensation of the American League for many years, is teaching the finer points of first basing to Harry Bassin, star of the college nine. Bassin’s fielding and heavy hitting aided Georgetown materially in going undefeated last year. He is slated for a big league trial following his graduation this year, 4/6/38

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Photo by Brandon Nedwek.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• If Georgetown had a metro station, it’d be one of the most popular in the system.
• Sorry Hoyas, Go ‘Gate!

Potomac River

Photo by Adplayers.

A new children’s theater is coming to Georgetown. GM has learned that the National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts-which has been in Georgetown over thirty years-is planning to start the new theater program next year. The school will also begin offering acting classes for children.

They are offering the community a sneak preview of the theater on Saturday November 8th at 11 am and 1:30 pm. The conservatory is in the basement of the Lutheran church on Volta Pl. just west of Wisconsin. Continue reading →

Photo by Brendan Ross.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Reminder: Oktoberfest in Cady’s Alley this weekend.
• If you have musical tastes the exact opposite of GM, you might like this concert at Gypsy Sally’s.

Georgetown Waterfront Park

The other day, GM reported on the proposals to increase Circulator service across the District. The additions are great and will be well appreciated. But them came at a steep cost to Georgetown riders. These changes (summarized here), coupled with recent changes to the 30 series, significantly degrades the bus service for Georgetowners. DDOT should think long and hard before making these changes.

The Good

If the proposed additions came with no reductions to current service, this would be a fantastic change. DDOT is proposing to extend Circulator service up Wisconsin Ave. to National Cathedral. It is also proposing to extend the Rosslyn to Dupont route (which goes through Georgetown) to U St. Outside of Georgetown, DDOT is proposing a route to the National Mall, and small extensions to other lines. Continue reading →

Photo by Norton Gusky.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Last night’s Candidate forum included only David Catania, as expected, but a good group of people came out to watch a great conversation.
• If you’re getting a tour of Georgetown, Joe Sternleib and his staff are a great guide to choose.