4 Georgetown Stories You May Have Missed Last Week

GEORGETOWN, DC — Here are some of the stories that made headlines in Georgetown this week (For more updates on Georgetown local news delivered straight to your inbox, subscribe to Patch's daily newsletter and free, real-time news alerts):

1. Is Arlington Going to Kill the Georgetown Gondola?

Everything had been rolling along just fine for the Rosslyn to Georgetown gondola, with a consulting firm declaring the project feasible recently. But a letter sent by Arlington County indicates that the Virginia side may not hold up its end of the bargain.

2. Bye Bye, Bao Bao: Huge Crowds Swarm National Zoo in DC to Say Goodbye

Nothing quite gets a reaction out of D.C. folks quite like panda news, which is why it's not surprising that huge crowds are being reported around the National Zoo on the second to last day before Bao Bao leaves D.C. for China.

3. National Park Service Approves Potomac River Recreation Zone In Georgetown

The National Park Service approved a plan for a project that will establish a Potomac River recreation zone that more fully supports non-motorized recreation, such as canoeing, kayaking, rowing and paddle boarding, they announced Monday.

4. Georgetown Weather Warning: Wind Problem For Key Bridge Wednesday

A wind warning was in effect for the Key Bridge Wednesday afternoon, Maryland Transportation Authority announced.

Image via National Zoo