courtesy United States Botanic Garden

From the U.S. Botanic Garden:

“The U.S. Botanic Garden invites visitors to come enjoy blooms and a beverage with special summer evening hours on select Thursdays. On the third Thursdays in June, July, and August 2024, the Garden will stay open until 8 p.m. for visitors to enjoy the golden hour and sunset amidst summer flowers and the USBG plant collection from around the world. All areas of the Garden will stay open until 8 p.m. on June 20, July 18, and August 15, 2024. (more…)


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Are you ready to Spike up your life? Well, that’s me – Spike! I am just a happy-go-lucky boy who adores people of all ages and sizes. I like dogs too! Not to brag, but I have been told I am incredibly smart and quick to understand and learn new things. For example, I know the words “sit,” “no,” “come,” and “crate”.

I can switch easily from an active “outdoor mode to lazy “indoor mode, so we can enjoy both outdoor exploring and indoor cuddling on a lazy afternoon. I will forever be by your side. I would LOVE to meet you. Perhaps we can take a walk and meet some new friends!

Morty is a snuggly lapcat who spreads chill vibes wherever he goes. He gets along with everyone, including humans, other cats, and dogs. This calm, affectionate dude loves being held and enjoys a good cuddling session. He also happens to be a cardboard connoisseur and will happily take his energy out on any cardboard scratchers you might have around. If you’re searching for a cat who exudes gratefulness and can bring tranquility to your home, Morty’s your guy! Apply today!



Photo by Erin

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Due to the current temperatures and forecast of extreme heat, Mayor Muriel Bowser has activated the District’s Heat Emergency Plan for Friday, June 14.

When the forecast of the temperature or heat index in the District is 95 degrees or higher, District Government, through the Department of Human Services (DHS) and the DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA), implements the Heat Emergency Plan and activates cooling centers for residents to seek relief from the heat.

During a Heat Emergency activation, residents are urged to stay cool, check on seniors and other vulnerable neighbors, and to call the shelter hotline for unsheltered residents in need of free, accessible transportation to a cooling center. To request accessible transportation to a cooling center for yourself or someone else, call the shelter hotline at (202) 399-7093 or dial 311.

Additionally, with more extreme heat forecast for next week, Mayor Bowser and the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will switch spray parks from weekend-only operations to daily operations one week early. (more…)


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