GM got in touch with Jonathan Umbel, owner of Hook and Tacklebox, this weekend to check in on the status of his proposed butcher shop/restaurant to go in next to Tacklebox. The plan was first announced last Fall, but GM was starting to get nervous that the plans fell through. Turns out his fears were justified. Umbel confirmed that the plans to open up next to Tacklebox have been scotched because the owner of the property decided not to sell. Umbel said he’s still considering other locations in Georgetown as potential locations, but will not likely make any move until the economy improves.
Scheele’s Market Saved
Mike Peabody reported today that, as GM predicted, an agreement has been reached to save Scheele’s Market long into the future. The agreement involves an incredibly creative solution to the problem faced by the Save Scheele’s group: namely how can they come up with a legally binding way to ensure that a market will remain on the property without owning the building outright. The solution: they’ll lease it themselves. Peabody’s email explaining it all after the jump:
Filed under Around Town, Breaking News
North Face Construction Begins
GM stopped by the future North Face location (3333 M St.) on Sunday to see if construction has begun yet. As it happens, the general contractor was there too. GM spoke with him and learned that construction is actually starting today. The whole building will be gutted and despite this ambitious plan, the store is scheduled to open in August.
Filed under Around Town
Crime Alert: Burglars on the Loose
From MPD2D:
The following is a crime alert for residents of PSA 206 involving
several recent burglaries:
* June 5, 2009, between 9:15 am and 5:10 pm – 1800 block 35th
Street NW – unknown suspect entered through a open/unlocked window and
stole electronic equipment and jewelry
* June 5, 2009, between 8:30 am and 7:00 pm – 2700 block of Q
Street NW – unknown suspect entered through an unlocked kitchen window
then forced open the screen and stole electronic equipment, money and
jewelry
* June 4, 2009, between 8:30 am and 5:40 pm – 2500 block Q Street
NW – unknown suspect entered through an open/unlocked bedroom window and
stole electronic equipment and money
Take this as a lesson: lock your doors and windows. This burglar (or burglars) seem to hit homes during business hours. Make sure you lock up (including your windows) before you leave for the day.
Filed under Crime
Crosstown Traffic: The Georgetown Transportation Study
Sometime in the dark and misty days of Georgetown pre-the Georgetown Metropolitan (i.e. last July), DDOT issued a report of its study on transportation issues in Georgetown. GM followed the study and report closely and wants to take this opportunity to discuss some of the study’s short term and long term recommendations.
Filed under Government, Transit
Crime Alert – Mugging on P St.
Via MPD2D:
A Robbery/While Armed which occurred on Tuesday, June 1, 2009 at 11:30 p.m. in the 3000 block of P St. N.W. was reported to the MPD.
The victim reported that while walking home she was approached by a light colored four-door vehicle which stopped and two suspects got out. The first suspect pointed a dark colored object a the victim and stated “Give me your purse.” The victim screamed and the suspect grabbed her purse. The suspects got back into the vehicle and fled eastbound on P St. N.W. with a third suspect driving. Continue reading
Filed under Crime
Deal on Jelleff Reached
As hinted at during the ANC roundup, a deal for the city to purchase the Jelleff Branch property of the Boys and Girls Club (as well as two other club properties) has been reached. Fox 5 has the footage:
Vodpod videos no longer available.That protester is long time School Board member William Lockridge. According to the Post, the property he’s talking (well, shouting) about has already been sold to a charter school. Although GM agrees that a charter school doesn’t offer the same community benefits that a Boys and Girls Club (or a similarly operated recreational center) does.
Filed under Development
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