“Photo credit: Mehgan Murphy, Smithsonian’s National Zoo”
Following yesterday’s crushing news about Rusty the Red Panda passing, unfortunately, comes more sad news from the Smithsonian’s National Zoo:
“Our Zoo family is mourning the loss of Luke, a 17 y.o. African lion who was humanely euthanized Oct. 19. He was truly the king of the Great Cats exhibit–gentle with his mates, Naba + Shera, and a patient and protective father to all 13 of his cubs.” (more…)
RIP Rusty, photo by Bethany Morlind
Update from Megan Cloherty:
“.@NationalZoo confirms the red panda who passed is ‘our’ legendary escape artist, Rusty.”
Thanks to Elaine for sharing the super sad news: “It appears Rusty, the infamous red panda who escaped the National Zoo in 2013, has passed. A true DC legend.”
Ed. Note: Our Rusty’s mate, Shama, passed away in 2014.
From the Pueblo Zoo on October 18th:
“We are sad to report the unexpected passing of Rusty, the red panda. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I saw your 2014 post asking if anyone knew about the Susan Carter plaque near the Smithsonian Castle. You are right. It was a memorial to a friend of mine who was killed by a car while riding her bike home from work that December in 1993. (more…)
Update: “That’s in honor of a feral cat who used to live around the block. Died a few Months ago.”
Love stumbling on stuff like this: (more…)
How cool is this?!? Thanks to Chris and dcitty for sharing: “History at @CapitalOneArena with @lizzo playing Pres James Madison’s 1813 crystal flute from the @librarycongress!” (more…)
photo by Tim Brown
From the British Embassy:
“A condolence book for Queen Elizabeth II will be open Monday – Friday at the British Embassy in Washington (3100 Massachusetts Avenue NW) from 9am to 5pm this week.”
Update:
via GoFundMe
“Dear PoPville,
A dear friend of mine passed away completely out of the blue on August 1st. He leaves behind a beautiful young son who will never know his dad, and an extremely impressive daughter who he doted on constantly. Dan was an incredible friend and an even better father. He was a pillar of his small Alexandria community where he was known to walk large groups of kids to school every morning.”
Matteo Catalani courtesy Al Volo
Incredibly sad news from the Al Volo team:
“We’ve suffered a massive loss over the weekend. One of Al Volo‘s founding members– the youngest one– Matteo Catalani tragically passed away on Sunday. He was 29. We are all shocked and devastated by the news. Matteo was such a special soul and meant so much to so many people. While he began his journey at Al Volo, Matteo’s true passion was realized when he opened Retrobottega (2435 18th St NW) with Rolando Frias in 2019. Retrobottega is his spirit, and for that reason we are having a get- together for Matteo’s friends and colleagues on Wednesday from 5pm until midnight to commemorate his incredible life and legacy. (more…)
photo by Fritz Myer
Almost exactly a year ago we posted “Any idea why the Capitol Stones have been blocked off?”
Looks like there is finally some action, Bloomberg Government reported:
“Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) said the Capitol stones, removed from the East Portico in 1958-62 renovations, should be turned into a more formal exhibit in Rock Creek Park, where they were dumped likely in the 1970s. Norton said she’s heard from constituents who like taking their kids to the stones, which have turned into an unsanctioned attraction a short distance from a walking trail in the park.”
From the Office of Eleanor Holmes Norton:
“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today requested a joint meeting with the National Park Service (NPS) and the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to discuss removal of the Capitol Stones, which were part of the original Capitol building, from Rock Creek Park. NPS recently requested the removal of the stones for safety and preservation, and some are currently being stored in an AOC facility in Ft. Meade without public access. (more…)
undated photo of 11th and E Street, NW via Whitlow’s
Any guesses as to what neighborhood? Thanks to all who sent word about the Whitlow’s announcement: (more…)