From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, ahead of Thursday’s historic House hearing on the DC statehood bill (H.R. 51), Mayor Bowser launched a new DC statehood commercial, featuring DC veteran Antoinette Scott. The commercial, which is already airing in Washington, DC, Kentucky, and South Carolina, is part of the Bowser Administration’s education campaign to make more Americans aware of the injustices happening in the nation’s capital due to our lack of statehood. (more…)
A reader reports from 8th and Upshur Street, NW last night: “Wondering, what’s up?”
Anyone know who the organizers were?
Stephanie asks:
“I have a mystery only you can solve. Why is this taped to the (imo amazing) vacant house at 2800 Adams Mill?”
3006 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
From a press release:
“Who: Brazilians For Democracy and Justice – DC, Extinction Rebellion DC, DC Climate Strike, Sunrise Movement DC, DC United Against Hate and others.
What: Demonstrators will gather at the Brazilian Embassy on Monday at 6:30pm to mourn the destruction of the Amazon rainforest and protest the continued oppression of indigenous peoples by President Jair Bolsonaro’s far right regime. (more…)
A good story gives you the chance to better understand someone else’s life. It can help you find common ground. And it’s why Michelle and I were drawn to Higher Ground’s first film, American Factory. Take a look at our conversation with the directors, and check it out on Netflix. pic.twitter.com/KzkYFqjrFV
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 21, 2019
Awesome – thanks to all who passed on.
This isn’t the first time the President visited The Coupe in Columbia Heights and hopefully won’t be the last.
From a press release:
“The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded $1 million to the District of Columbia Housing Authority to identify and reduce lead-based paint hazards in the agency’s older public housing units. Nationally, $27.8 million is being awarded to 38 Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) in 25 states.
Provided through HUD’s Public Housing Capital Fund, these grants will be targeted to approximately 2,800 public housing units, most of which are currently occupied by families with young children. (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Josh Bassett
From the National Parks Service:
“The Washington Monument will reopen to the public on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, at 9 a.m. after a 37-month closure to modernize the elevator control system and construct a new security screening facility.
How to get tickets (more…)
Thanks to Alyssa for sending the shot above from Metro Center around 1:15pm.
Update from PETA:
“Wearing sheep masks, a group of more than 70 people–college students and their staff advisers–participating in PETA’s five-day Campus Rep Summit will descend on a Forever 21 store in Washington, D.C., on Friday to urge shoppers to avoid the brand until it agrees to stop selling wool. (more…)
Mandarin Candidate courtesy Roofers Union
From an email:
“In line with the second round of the election debates, on July 30 and 31, Roofers Union and Jug & Table will feature three themed cocktails. The Mandarin Candidate, made with Filibuster Bourbon and house mandarin-tarragon soda and (more…)
300 Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to Kevin for sharing last night. ANXO was hosting a “DCAF Cider Release Party & Charity Raffle” (more…)