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“Daycare teachers attacked in Bloomingdale while walking toddlers”

By Prince Of Petworth


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Update: Go Fund Me for the Bloomingdale Petit Scholars teachers.

A reader writes: “The man who attacked them is a known aggressive strung out guy who hangs around the neighborhood. So scary.”

From Councilmember Zachary Parker:

“I’m just now leaving Petit Scholars in Bloomingdale, where staff and families have been shaken by a deeply disturbing incident today. Two teachers were attacked near 2nd and S St NW while a group of teachers were walking three classes of toddlers and infants.” (more…)

“Norton, Van Hollen Introduce No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by angela n.

From the Office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton:

“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) this week introduced the No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act, which would prohibit the installation of permanent fencing on the grounds of the United States Capitol complex. After the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, a fence was erected around the Capitol that stayed in place for months as officials recommended a permanent barrier. Norton criticized permanent fencing as both cosmetic and imprecise and instead called for smarter, state-of-the-art solutions. (more…)

Mark it!! The National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink Kicks Off November 20th!!

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Pablo Raw

From the National Gallery of Art:

“The beloved winter tradition returns! The 2023–2024 Sculpture Garden Ice Rink season will run from Monday, November 20, through March 3, 2024 (weather permitting).

Managed by Guest Services, Inc., the ice rink invites visitors to skate among the museums on the National Mall. Skaters will be surrounded by monumental sculptures from modern and contemporary artists including Louise Bourgeois, Alexander Calder, Tony Smith, Roy Lichtenstein, and Roxy Paine.

To celebrate the start of the skating season, the ice rink will host figure skaters from Team USA for pop-up performances at 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. on opening day, November 20.

Ice Rink Hours and Fees (more…)

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