Thanks to Nancy for sending “photographs taken after the disaster at 18th & Columbia by neighborhood news photographer at the time Hugh Miller”
From a press release:
“Neighbors for the Knickerbocker Memorial in Adams Morgan Commemorate Lives Lost and Changed Forever 100 Years Ago by Collapse of the Knickerbocker Theatre Under 28′ of Snow
98 Lives Lost, 130 Injured, in the Most Deadly Single Incident in DC History.
Neighbors for the Knickerbocker Memorial in Adams Morgan will commemorate lives lost and changed forever 100 years ago by collapse of the Knickerbocker Theatre roof under 28 feet of snow. At the public gathering a sculpture will be dedicated by local artist Cesar Maxit to the 98 people who died, 133 injured and to first responders to what remains the deadliest single incident in DC’s history. Read More
Scott J Bennett via Facebook
Grand Central shared the sad news last night:
“Adams Morgan lost one of our best today. @amsterdamfalafelshop Scott Bennett was one of the most generous, kind, and loving people we have met and was the Heartbeat of our neighborhood. You will always be felt on 18th and we love and miss you already. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Arianne, Dax, friends & family.”
Photo by Eric P.
From an email:
“Washington National Cathedral will toll its funeral bell 800 times today at 5 p.m. ET, in memory of the 800,000 Americans who have died of COVID-19. The tolling will take more than an hour. Read More
From a press release:
“Safe streets advocates are gathering to celebrate the life of Allison “Allie” Hart, the 5-year-old girl who was tragically struck and killed while riding her bike in a crosswalk on September 13. A “chalk-in” will take place this Sunday, December 12 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the intersection of 14th St. NE and Irving Street, NE. Participants will fill the intersection with color, joy, and crystal clear messages about the dire need for safer streets for ALL here in DC. The event will be a family-friendly day of action/celebration. Read More
photo by Eric P.
From the National Cathedral:
“The funeral of former Sen. Bob Dole will be held at Washington National Cathedral on Friday, December 10 at 11 a.m. ET. Sen. Dole served for decades in Congress, both as a Senator and House member representing his home state of Kansas, after being severely wounded in combat in World War II. He was the Republican party’s Vice Presidential nominee in the 1976 election and Presidential nominee in the 1996 election. During his tenure, he also served for three years as Senate Majority Leader. Sen. Dole died on December 5, 2021; he was 98. The service will be attended by President Biden and other dignitaries. Read More
Thanks to all who messaged the sad news:
photo by Joe “Rest in peace sweet Diego D’Ambrosio, I’ll be crying the rest of the day.”
“A friend just posted this on FB
“Rest in Peace sweet Diego D’Ambrosio. He was so much more than a barber, he was the Italian grandfather of Dupont Circle. Read More
“View east across the Hudson River from Exchange Place, Jersey City, New Jersey; July 4, 1978. Courtesy National Building Museum, © Camilo José Vergara.”
From a press release:
“As the United States approaches the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center (WTC) in New York City and the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, the National Building Museum announces the new exhibition The Towers of the WTC: 51 Years of Photographs by Camilo José Vergara. Located in the Museum’s second-floor galleries, the exhibition will open on September 4, 2021, and be available through March 6, 2022. Read More
“Dear PoPville,
I recently retired after nearly 40 years working in hospitality in this amazing city of ours. I am planning to move overseas but would very much like to leave “a mark” behind me. I am hoping to find someone with space for a mural, as well as an artist to collaborate with.
Specifically, I would like to honor the musician, Gil Scott Heron. Gil lived and taught, recorded, and performed in DC for ten of his most influential years in this town. Read More
1722 14th Street, NW
From The Outrage:
“After a year of challenges that at times have felt insurmountable, The Outrage — a hub for activism located on 14th Street — will reopen the doors to their community space on July 4th, unveiling the COVID-19 Memorial Project, an art gallery and event series that will memorialize the DC area lives lost to COVID-19. Read More
Photo by Eric P.
From The Washington National Cathedral:
“Washington National Cathedral will toll its funeral bell 600 times, Thurs., June 10 at 5 p.m. ET, in memory of the 600,000 Americans who have died of COVID-19. The tolling will take one hour.”
Live stream: Read More
