Georgetown

“Cyclists be aware of the rise in thefts in this location”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Erin

“Dear PoPville,

My husband and I visited Key Bridge Boathouse in Georgetown on Sunday Oct 22, 2017 and were on the river kayaking from 2:50pm-3:50pm. We had locked up our bikes on the bike racks in front of the boathouse and came back to find them missing.

I was immediately approached by a homeless man claiming he had witnessed our bikes being stolen and could help us get them back. He knew exactly what these two men looked like and knew they would be back for more bikes. He said the thieves cut our lock and escaped in opposite directions with our bikes (one down the Capital Crescent Trail and the other towards Georgetown Waterfront.) I was skeptical, thinking this man may have been involved.

Meanwhile, my husband searched along the Potomac River side of the Capital Crescent Trail for stashed bikes as I called the police to file a report and notified the Boathouse front desk staff. Neither the police or staff seemed surprised by this incident. (more…)

While We Wait For the Amazon HQ2 Decision, They’re Hiring in Georgetown

By Prince Of Petworth


3040 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Will it be Shaw, NoMa, Hill East, Anacostia Riverfront? Or Boston for Amazon’s HQ2? Who knows but in the meantime:

From Amazon:

“As a physical extension of Amazon.com, Amazon Books integrates the benefits of offline and online shopping to help you find books and devices you’ll love. We select books based on Amazon.com customer ratings, pre-orders, sales, popularity on Goodreads, and our curators’ assessments. We place books face-out on the shelves, so each can communicate its own essence. Under each book is a review card with the Amazon.com customer rating and a review. Most have been rated 4 stars or above and many are award winners.

Amazon Books is a store without walls – there are thousands of books available in store and millions more available at Amazon.com. Walk out of the store with a book or device; lighten your load and buy it online (Prime customers, of course, won’t pay for shipping); download a book for your Kindle; or add a product to your Amazon Wish List, so someone else can buy it.

Devices in our Echo, Kindle, Fire tablet, and Fire TV families are available to test drive and buy. Associates are on hand to answer questions and show each device in action.

Prices on all items for Amazon Prime members are the same as from Amazon.com. For customers who aren’t Prime members, Amazon devices are the same price as from Amazon.com; books and other items are sold at list price.”

Also interesting list:

“In Preparation for the Nats Game”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Andy for sending: “Spotted at Bacchus Wine Cellar on Wisconsin Ave. in Georgetown.”

Now let’s all drink some discounted booze and put on our RALLY CAPS – GO NATS!!!

Sovereign Seeking “Rooftop Deck”

By Prince Of Petworth


1206 Wisconsin Avenue NW at M Street

Sweet. Thanks to Eric for sending:

“Saw in the ANC2E agenda for Sept that there’s an application for “Installation of Rooftop Deck” at the Sovereign in Georgetown.”

Any fans of the Belgian bar & bistro?

Amazon Books’ Brick and Mortar Store Cometh

By Prince Of Petworth

I wonder if they’ll sell any fruit or other sundries from Whole Foods?

STAY TUNED.

You can see inside other Amazon Books stores here.

From Amazon:

“As a physical extension of Amazon.com, Amazon Books integrates the benefits of offline and online shopping to help you find books and devices you’ll love. We select books based on Amazon.com customer ratings, pre-orders, sales, popularity on Goodreads, and our curators’ assessments. We place books face-out on the shelves, so each can communicate its own essence. Under each book is a review card with the Amazon.com customer rating and a review. Most have been rated 4 stars or above and many are award winners. (more…)

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