Editor's Notebook: Thwarted Would-be Burglar, Powerhouse and More
A look at a few of the most notable stories this week on Georgetown Patch.
Bolt-Cutters, Knives, Pry Bar Found in Backpack of Would-be Burglar
A unit of plainclothes police officers for Georgetown University stopped and arrested a man after he was seen trying doorknobs on several residences off campus on Prospect Street, NW. GU Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety Jay Gruber said the man had a some special hardware in his backpack and around his ankle. Read more.
Powerhouse Event Space Opens, Neighbors Say they are Wary
Powerhouse, a recently renovated warehouse space along the C&O Canal, is Georgetown's newest hot event space, courtesy of Ben and Daniel Miller. Read the comments on the Patch article about Powerhouse to see what neighbors are worried about.
Other news you might have missed:
- Bids Roll in for West Heating Plant
- On-Campus Pub to Have 'Substantially Equivalent' Hours to Off-Campus Bars
- Georgetowners Comment on Pope's Decision, What Happens Next
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