From a press release:
“The Bowser Administration and DC Department of Park and Recreation (DPR) released a citywide survey to gather public input to create, “Ready2Play”, a new 20-year parks and recreation master plan for the District. Now live on ready2playdc.com, the survey will be available until December 20, 2020. (more…)
Thanks to all who passed on the letter from [solidcore]:
“To our valued DC [community],
As you know, we’ve adhered to local regulations and increased safety protocols since we re-opened our studios in June. We are proud that over the last six months of operating in studios all over the country, we haven’t had a single documented instance of COVID community spread within our spaces. Your safety always has been and continues to be our number one priority.
With the new Phase Two restrictions announced by Mayor Bowser, which allow traditional gyms to stay open, but require group classes to close, we have made the decision to stay open. We continue to adhere with all Phase Two safety measures such as capacity restrictions, mask requirements, and physical distancing. (more…)
Photo by Elvert Barnes
Ed. Note: The Washington Post reported last night: “D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham is leaving the force to take over the police department in Prince William County, Va., ending a three-decade career in law enforcement in the nation’s capital.”
From Councilmember Charles Allen’s Office:
“The following is a statement from Councilmember Charles Allen (Ward 6), Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety:
“I want to thank Chief Newsham for his many years of service with the Metropolitan Police Department, and I wish him well in Prince William County.
This is a critical moment for policing, public safety, and justice across the country and right here at home. The Chief of the nation’s police force is a unique position, with city, county, state, national, and even international responsibilities. But most importantly for the residents of the District of Columbia, the leadership of a Chief of Police is consequential in ways few other positions are. The nation is changing, and law enforcement in the District – and what we expect from a Chief of Police – must evolve, as well. (more…)
From Mayor Bowser’s Coronavirus Situational Update:
“Phase Two Adjustments:
-25 person limit for outdoor gatherings
-10 person limit for indoor gatherings
–Restaurants open until 12 am. Alcohol sales, service, and consumption must end at 10 pm except carry-out and delivery. Indoor capacity: 25%” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
We are looking at purchasing a house in Brentwood that is a corner lot – the long side is RIGHT alongside Rhode Island Avenue. There is the usual 3 ft high chain link fence next to the sidewalk, and the current owners put up a 7′ fence the requisite distance back from the sidewalk to block the noise. We’re not a fan of this look and we’d prefer to be able to use the entirety of the yard – that’s why we’d love to buy an end unit! We are not usually fence people; we love being able to chat with our neighbors from the front porch and we generally think tall fences take away a lot of neighborhood charm. (more…)
Photo by Jim Havard
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) announced the Bridge Fund, a $100 million investment in businesses and workers grappling with the COVID-19 public health emergency in the hospitality, entertainment, and retail sectors. (more…)
Photo by Diane Krauthamer
Thanks to E for passing on from DC Health:
“District residents, DC Health would like to hear from you about an eventual COVID-19 vaccine. Please complete a 2-minute survey to help us learn more. Together, DC CAN stop the spread of COVID-19.”
and
“Dear PoPville,
I’m planning to get a Covid test this week before traveling for Thanksgiving, and I was wondering if the city’s response time has gotten slower now that cases are on the rise and more people are probably getting tested. I’m planning to get a test Thursday or Friday ahead of a Monday flight and want to be sure I’ll have the results in time. I think that would be okay, but what have people’s experiences been lately?”
Georgia and Columbia Road, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Curious if anyone has reached out about the fliers and signs in Park View about Bruce Monroe Community Park, in advance of the upcoming Comprehensive Plan Amendment hearing next week. Since the Court of Appeals case for Bruce Monroe did not go the way of the city, in the Comp Plan, it seems DC is now proposing the park change to a high density commercial zoning space. (more…)
From yesterday’s situational update: “If you are visitor to DC for more than three days, get tested within 3-5 days of arrival.”
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser issued Mayor’s Order 2020-110, which modifies the requirements for visitors coming into Washington, DC and District residents returning to DC from any state or country that is not considered “low-risk.” The new requirements require visitors and residents to use testing, in conjunction with other strategies for stopping the spread of COVID-19, to understand their potential exposure. Washington, DC has a robust public testing infrastructure that residents, visitors, and workers can use to get tested. (more…)
Photo by kate (@KaterCon)
You can see the current results here.
From the DC Board of Elections:
“Number have just been updated. DC BOE will next update numbers around noon on Wednesday 11/4.
The District of Columbia Board of Elections (DCBOE) is reporting unofficial results comprised of mail-in ballots received (by Drop Box and USPS) and in-person voting from all 95 Vote Centers. Included in that number are 100,000 of the 202,000 mail-in ballots received. (more…)