Sunday, February 24, 2013
A look at a few of the most notable stories this week on Georgetown Patch.
New Online Resource Makes Finding a Babysitter Easy Kiss last minute scrambles to find a sitter goodbye. UrbanSitter's network for "finding babysitters through friends" has arrived in DC. Today there is a meet and greet at Guy Mason from 10 a.m. to Noon. Read more about how it works here. Georgetown Murder Suspect's Hunger Strike Keeps His Attorneys in Charge Though Albrecht Muth has said he would like to proceed pro se in his defense in the murder trial for his late wife, Viola Drath, a judge said his public defender attorneys are still in charge of the case because of Muth's very poor health. Muth has been on a fast for several weeks and his doctors said he is nothing more than "skin and bones." Read more about what happened in court …
Sunday, February 10, 2013
A look at a few of the most notable stories this week on Georgetown Patch.
Mice Like Fancy Cheese Too It was a rough 24 hours for Dean & Deluca Wednesday into Thursday. The market and cafe on M Street were both closed by health inspectors and cited with 19 health code violations, including the presence of mouse and rat droppings and roaches. They reopened by the end of the day Thursday. Read more here. Wisconsin Avenue Redesign Hits a Nerve Readers had a lot to say about the Wisconsin Avenue streetscape that reduced the overall number of lanes in Glover Park. At 30 comments and counting, if you read the article, you may want to check out what your neighbors had to say. Some of you think the changes are an improvement, others think DDOT needs to change it back. What do you think? Other news you might have missed: …
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Sunday, February 3, 2013
A look at a few of the most notable stories this week on Georgetown Patch.
Kennedy Center Plans $100 Million Expansion, New Design The Kennedy Center, an iconic architectural element that shares the Potomac with Georgetown, is looking to expand and re-invent itself through a new design. One proposal includes a floating stage. Read more here. OMG IT'S BRADLEY COOPER That's what students across the Georgetown University campus said Thursday. Cooper, a Georgetown alumnus, stopped for a coffee at Saxbys. He was in town talking about mental health issues thanks to his Oscar-nominated performance in Silver Linings Playbook. Read more about his visit and read some of the over-sharing tweets students sent. Other news you might have missed: Want to stay on top of news in Georgetown? Sign up for our daily or breaking news …
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Sunday, January 27, 2013
A look at a few of the most notable stories this week on Georgetown Patch.
Jack's Boathouse and NPS Go Head to Head Over Land Lease Jack's Boathouse and the National Park Service offer conflicting explanations for the NPS decision to make the boathouse compete for a bid to run its business on the Georgetown Waterfront. Jack's says it's possible NPS does not event own the land, but NPS says it is confident in its jurisdiction and will move forward accepting bids for a boat rental facility. Georgetown Personal Trainer Chases a Thief for a Mile to Help a Neighbor Glenn Palmer ran for a mile to retrieve a laptop stolen from a hair salon located on the C&O Canal. Store owner's husband said Palmer's quick action, "Renews our faith in mankind." Read more. Other news you might have missed: Want to stay on top of news in …
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Sunday, January 6, 2013
A look at a few of the most notable stories this week on Georgetown Patch.
No Bowling for You! The Georgetown Advisory Neighborhood Commission voted to oppose plans to bring a bowling alley to the Georgetown Park Mall until the condo residents, the bowling alley owners and the building owner came to an agreement on noise concerns and management. The proposal goes before the Board of Zoning Adjustment on Jan. 15. Benches, Hipper Restaurants, Community Spirit When we asked you about your wishes for Georgetown in the new year, you had a lot to say. One commenter said he is older and would love benches near the bus stops to make his waits more comfortable. Another commenter wished for more interesting restaurants like those popping up on 14th Street. Still another called for more community involvement, like block …
Sunday, December 16, 2012
A look at a few of the most notable stories this week on Georgetown Patch.
Worst Roommate Ever? A man who lived with Georgetown murder suspect Albrecht Muth and his late wife, Viola Drath, for two months in 2010 testified in DC Superior Court this week. The court is in the midst of a competency hearing to see if Muth can stand trial in the murder of Drath. Jason Cain, a former army logistics specialist, spoke about his interactions with Muth while he lived and interned with him for two months in 2010. Cain made a recording of a conversation in which Muth told him the tricks of the trade for his "influence operations" on important people. The hearing continues this week. Curt Winsor, Georgetown Resident, Bank of Georgetown Chairman Dies News spread quickly through the Georgetown and the Washington, DC, business …
Sunday, December 9, 2012
A look at a few of the most notable stories this week on Georgetown Patch.
Competency Hearing Begins for Georgetown Murder Suspect Monday and Tuesday, Albrecht Muth appeared in DC Superior Court to listen as experts testified about his competency to stand trial. Muth is being held at St. Elizabeth's Hospital and is charged with the death of his late wife, Viola Drath, who was found dead in their Georgetown home in August 2011. One medical expert testified that Muth was delusional and therefore not competent; another looked at the same information and determined that Muth is narcissistic but not crazy. Judge Russell F. Canan will hear arguments Monday through Wednesday and will decide if Muth is competent to face a jury in March. New Glover Park Restaurant Overwhelmed on First Day Glover Park residents and workers…
Sunday, October 28, 2012
A look at a few of the most notable stories this week on Georgetown Patch.
Peabody Room Librarian Jerry McCoy Solves a Mystery Through online research McCoy discovers the indentity of an unknown soldier featured in a watercolor housed at the library, "Cavalry Officer at Pleasant Valley, Maryland October 24, 1862." The "graphite and opaque watercolor on paper" was done by Johannes Adams Oertel. Read about McCoy's sleuthing here. Nike Opened its Flagship D.C. area store on M Street Thursday Patch was there to catch local legend former Hoyas Mens Basketbal Coach John Thompson, Jr. cut the ribbon to officially open the Nike Georgetown store. Photo gallery and story here. Other local news you may have missed: Be sure to check in during the week for the latest news and don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and …
Sunday, October 14, 2012
A look at a few of the most notable stories this week on Georgetown Patch.
Ice Skating Rink Ready by November And boy are people excited. Patch reported earlier this week that construction has begun on the seasonal ice rink at the Georgetown waterfront. They hope to have it ready for skating just before Thanksgiving. Get more details here. Georgetown Murder Case Closer to Trial This week the attorneys in the Albrecht Muth case updated the judge on their evidence sharing (or alleged insufficient sharing) for the trial for Viola Drath's August 2011 murder. Muth appeared in court, thin, pale and weak thanks to a hunger strike he recently re-initiated. His attorneys and their experts are preparing to argue that Muth is not competent to stand trial, though government experts think otherwise. Read about this week's …
Sunday, October 7, 2012
A look at a few of the most notable stories this week on Georgetown Patch.
D.C. Artist Gifts a Portrait to a Stranger from Georgetown Portrait artist Nicole Bourgea wanted to use her art to help people notice one another. She painted 10 portraits of perfect strangers she met while walking in D.C. Georgetowner Joy Blair was one of the lucky strangers and her free oil painting was left for her on Wisconsin Avenue this week with a note, "If this is you, this painting is yours to take." At-Large Race Heats Up with Georgetown Candidate Forum Four candidates for the two at-large seats on the D.C. Council met in Georgetown Thursday. Incumbents Michael A. Brown (Independent) and Vincent Orange (Democrat) and challengers Mary Brooks Beatty (Republican) and David Grosso (Independent) squared off on issues ranging from …
